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EnglishWhere to Find the EA Forum and Other Online Resources Run by CEA
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The EA Forum is the online discussion space built and moderated by the Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA). CEA also runs effectivealtruism.org and the Effective Altruism Newsletter, and its site lists these alongside other ways to get involved. Use this guide if you want to read and discuss EA ideas, follow news and opportunities, or find the right entry point for your level of interest.
The online resources CEA runs
CEA describes its online work as one of five main efforts: "Online resources and a discussion Forum." Under that heading, the site names three specific properties.
| Resource | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| EA Forum | An online Forum about effective altruism that CEA builds and moderates | Reading and discussing ideas, questions, and community topics |
| effectivealtruism.org | A CEA-run website introducing effective altruism | Getting a first overview of the philosophy and movement |
| Effective Altruism Newsletter | A monthly newsletter covering news, podcasts, videos, and opportunities | Staying current without checking multiple sources |
The site's newsletter section describes its contents directly: "Keep up to date with the latest news, podcasts, videos, and opportunities in effective altruism." If your goal is passive awareness rather than active discussion, the newsletter is the lower-effort option; the Forum is where discussion happens.
How these fit into CEA's wider work
The online resources are one of five efforts CEA lists on its site. The others are:
- Running global conferences that promote effective altruism ideas
- Supporting hundreds of local effective altruism groups (student and city groups)
- Community support, including preventing problems that could hinder the community's impact
- Communicating effective altruism through media work, advice to communicators, and support for content
- Making grants to impactful projects through EA Funds
This matters for navigation: the Forum and newsletter are the online layer of a broader network. If you want to attend events or join a local group, those are separate paths described on the same site.
Choosing the right entry point
CEA's site lists five "ways to get involved," which map cleanly onto different intents:
- Learn more about effective altruism — start with effectivealtruism.org or the site's introductory material.
- Find a charity to donate to — a giving-focused path, distinct from discussion.
- Read and discuss on the EA Forum — for people who want conversation and community input.
- Attend a conference — for in-person exposure to EA ideas.
- Join a local or online group — for ongoing participation with others.
If your question is "where do I discuss EA ideas online," the answer is the EA Forum. If it is "how do I keep up without participating," the newsletter fits better. If you are entirely new, effectivealtruism.org is the natural first stop before the Forum.
Practical notes
- The Forum is described as built and moderated by CEA, so expect community standards to apply to posts and comments.
- The newsletter is monthly, per the site, so it is not a real-time channel.
- CEA's site also points to open roles at CEA for those interested in working with the organisation rather than just using its resources.
What the site does not specify
The provided site material does not give direct URLs beyond the resource names, nor does it state access requirements, account rules, or costs for the Forum or newsletter. To reach each resource, use the links on CEA's own site under "Online resources and a discussion Forum" and "Monthly newsletter" rather than relying on third-party addresses.