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Mentioned in 16 episodes

The life you can save

How to Play Your Part in Ending World Poverty

Book • 2009

Author

Peter Singer

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 16 episodes

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in a discussion about moral philosophy and the responsibility to alleviate suffering.

195 snips

The Stoic Secrets to a Good Life (ft. Ryan Holiday)

Mentioned by

William MacAskill

as an influential figure whose arguments about global poverty and moral obligations impacted his life.

140 snips

Moral Philosopher Will MacAskill on What We Owe The Future

Mentioned by

Stephen West

as examples of his work on applied ethics.

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Episode #209 ... Improving our world through applied ethics. (Peter Singer, Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek)

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

in relation to the shallow pond thought experiment.

85 snips

Erik Hoel on Effective Altruism, Utilitarianism, and the Repugnant Conclusion

Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

Richard Garnett

as a source for insights on addressing world poverty.

26 snips

Generous Living in Preparing to Die | Richard Garnett

Mentioned by

Rich Roll

and offered as a free copy to listeners; focuses on responding to extreme poverty and finding fulfillment in helping others.

23 snips

How To Live An Ethical Life With Moral Philosopher Peter Singer

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as the author of the book and a fascinating person whose philosophy has guided billions of dollars in aid.

16 snips

Peter Singer on Practicing Effective Altruism Daily

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

as a book promoting effective altruism and helping those in extreme poverty.

11 snips

#107 – Peter Singer: Suffering in Humans, Animals, and AI

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book he read and enjoyed, leading to an interview with the author.

Peter Singer On Being Part Of The Solution

Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

while discussing Singer's work on effective altruism and the ethical implications of personal spending.

Professor Jennifer Baker on Understanding Modern Stoicism

Mentioned by

Eric Zimmer

as a book where

Peter Singer

shares a thought experiment about a drowning child.

Why Ethics and Joy Belong Together with Peter Singer

Mentioned by

Ajeya Cotra

as the book that introduced her to effective altruism.

Critiquing Effective Altruism (with Michael Nielsen and Ajeya Cotra)

Mentioned by

Peter Singer

as the book that led to the founding of the organization 'The Life You Can Save'.

PETER & KASIA: welcome to the podcast

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

as the subject of the podcast episode.

Peter Singer on The Life You Can Save

Mentioned by

Ezra Klein

as a book that presents a compelling, though challenging, perspective on moral obligations.

Best of: The moral philosophy of The Good Place

Mentioned by

Rich Roll

as the author of a book about effective altruism.

Edward Norton: Thoughts On Ego, Taking Big Swings & Speaking Truth To Power

Mentioned by

Spencer Greenberg

when discussing the interview with

GPT-3

, referencing Singer's work in philosophy.

An interview with an A.I. (with GPT-3 and Jeremy Nixon)

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