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568. Why Are People So Mad at Michael Lewis?

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Philanthropy, Effective Altruism, and Political Spending

This chapter explores the differences between billionaire philanthropy and effective altruism, examining how figures like Bill Gates and Sam Bankman-Fried approach charitable giving. It also discusses the implications of political spending on campaigns aimed at achieving essential goals like pandemic prevention.

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