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Good It Promises, the Harm It Does

Book • 2023
This book brings together diverse voices to critically assess Effective Altruism, highlighting issues such as systemic racism, colonialism, and the prioritization of efficiency over social justice.

It argues that EA may reinforce existing power structures and neglect community-based activism, despite its intentions to do good.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by
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John Donvan
as co-edited by
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Alice Crary
, who has published articles criticizing the effective altruism movement.
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Does the Effective Altruism Movement Get Giving Right?
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John Donvan
as co-editor, presenting critical essays on effective altruism.
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Does the Effective Altruism Movement Get Giving Right?
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Emile Torres
as a book co-edited by Alice Crary, about the quantitative bias of the effective altruist approach.
Escaping Effective Altruism

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