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Self-Assessment: How Well Do You Align with EA Principles?

A local scholarship fund for underprivileged children in your community—you can see direct impact and may meet beneficiaries.

An international health charity that provides life-saving treatments in low-income countries, demonstrably saving several lives for the same amount—beneficiaries are geographically distant.

Scenario Question: You have $500 to donate to charity. Which option would you be more inclined to support?

The wellbeing of people in distant countries matters as much to me as the wellbeing of people in my own community.

The suffering of animals in factory farms is a significant moral problem that deserves serious attention and resources

Rate your agreement (1=Strongly Disagree, 5=Strongly Agree)

We have moral responsibility to consider how our actions might affect people who will live in the far future

Rate your agreement (1=Strongly Disagree, 5=Strongly Agree)

Organization with passionate campaigns and powerful imagery, many success stories, but limited quantitative data on long-term impact.

Less well-known organization providing detailed reports backed by scientific studies showing measurable environmental impact per dollar spent.

Scenario Question: You're considering supporting one of two environmental organizations.

When deciding how to do good, I prioritize evidence and logical reasoning over emotional responses

I'm willing to change my approach to helping others if new evidence suggests a more effective method

Actively research and seriously consider making this career change.

Feel inspired but consider it too difficult or impractical to pursue.

Dismiss the idea as unrealistic for your circumstances.

Scenario Question: Suppose credible research shows that by making a specific, feasible change to your career path, you could significantly increase your positive impact on a major global problem. This path might be less conventional and require developing new skills, but evidence for higher impact is strong.

How likely would you be to (select one of the options below):

If convinced that a particular charity was significantly more effective, I would donate to it even if unfamiliar or distant
Rate your agreement (1=Strongly Disagree, 5=Strongly Agree)


I'm motivated to translate my understanding of doing good into concrete actions like volunteering, changing habits, or advocacy

Rate your agreement (1=Strongly Disagree, 5=Strongly Agree)

The idea of dedicating a significant part of my life (career, substantial donations) to making the biggest positive difference is appealing

Rate your agreement (1=Strongly Disagree, 5=Strongly Agree)

Vigorously defend your position, pointing out flaws in their argument

Ask clarifying questions about their data and express openness to reconsidering if their argument holds up

Acknowledge their points politely but state you remain unconvinced.

Disengage because the discussion is becoming too challenging.

Scenario Question: You're in an online discussion about a complex global issue. Someone presents a well-reasoned argument, supported by data you hadn't considered, that challenges your current perspective. Your initial reaction is to disagree.

What's your most likely response?Select one of the options below.

Self-Assessment: How Well Do You Align with EA Principles?

This assessment explores five key dimensions of alignment with Effective Altruism. It's designed for self-reflection, not as a definitive test. The goal is to help you understand how EA principles might fit with your values and approach to making a positive impact.

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