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Mentioned in 15 episodes

The life you can save

How to Play Your Part in Ending World Poverty
Book • 2009
Peter Singer's "The Life You Can Save" is a compelling argument for effective altruism, urging readers to donate to charities that demonstrably alleviate suffering.

Singer challenges conventional thinking about philanthropy, emphasizing the moral obligation to maximize the positive impact of our donations.

The book presents a practical framework for identifying and supporting high-impact charities, focusing on cost-effectiveness and measurable results.

Singer's work has sparked significant debate and inspired many to re-evaluate their charitable giving.

The book's core message is that even small contributions can make a substantial difference in the lives of others.

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Mentioned in 15 episodes

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Ryan Holiday
in a discussion about moral philosophy and the responsibility to alleviate suffering.
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The Stoic Secrets to a Good Life (ft. Ryan Holiday)
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William MacAskill
as an influential figure whose arguments about global poverty and moral obligations impacted his life.
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Moral Philosopher Will MacAskill on What We Owe The Future
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Russ Roberts
in relation to the shallow pond thought experiment.
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Erik Hoel on Effective Altruism, Utilitarianism, and the Repugnant Conclusion
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Peter Singer
while discussing his work on reducing global poverty and child mortality.
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STEVEN PINKER: rational optimism in a complex world
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Richard Garnett
as a source for insights on addressing world poverty.
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Generous Living in Preparing to Die | Richard Garnett
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Rich Roll
and offered as a free copy to listeners; focuses on responding to extreme poverty and finding fulfillment in helping others.
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How To Live An Ethical Life With Moral Philosopher Peter Singer
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Ryan Holiday
as the author of the book and a fascinating person whose philosophy has guided billions of dollars in aid.
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Peter Singer on Practicing Effective Altruism Daily
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Lex Fridman
as a book promoting effective altruism and helping those in extreme poverty.
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#107 – Peter Singer: Suffering in Humans, Animals, and AI
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Ryan Holiday
as a book he read and enjoyed, leading to an interview with the author.
Peter Singer On Being Part Of The Solution
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Ajeya Cotra
as the book that introduced her to effective altruism.
#90 Classic episode – Ajeya Cotra on worldview diversification and how big the future could be
Mentioned by Louisa Rodriguez as a book that influenced her early interest in effective altruism.
#116 – Luisa Rodriguez on why global catastrophes seem unlikely to kill us all
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Ryan Holiday
while discussing Singer's work on effective altruism and the ethical implications of personal spending.
Professor Jennifer Baker on Understanding Modern Stoicism
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Ajeya Cotra
as the book that introduced her to effective altruism.
Critiquing Effective Altruism (with Michael Nielsen and Ajeya Cotra)
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Peter Singer
as the book that led to the founding of the organization 'The Life You Can Save'.
PETER & KASIA: welcome to the podcast
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Russ Roberts
as the subject of the podcast episode.
Peter Singer on The Life You Can Save
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Ezra Klein
as a book that presents a compelling, though challenging, perspective on moral obligations.
Best of: The moral philosophy of The Good Place
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Rich Roll
as the author of a book about effective altruism.
Edward Norton: Thoughts On Ego, Taking Big Swings & Speaking Truth To Power
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Russ Roberts
in relation to the ethical dilemma of saving a drowning child and the potential impact on incentives.
Don Boudreaux on Buchanan
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Spencer Greenberg
when discussing the interview with
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GPT-3
, referencing Singer's work in philosophy.
An interview with an A.I. (with GPT-3 and Jeremy Nixon)

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