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#112 William MacAskill | Doing Good Better

And Then It Hit Me with Cory Allen

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Embracing Altruism and Global Perspective

The chapter follows the speaker's journey from personal reflection to commitment in promoting effective giving, inspired by moral obligations and encounters with philosophical arguments. It explores bridging the empathy gap between local and distant suffering through impactful storytelling and emotional connections. Touching on the global perspective of extreme poverty, it discusses wealth distribution disparities, individual impact through redirected spending, and the correlation between happiness, gratitude, and self-awareness.

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