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Evidence-Based Charity and Moral Psychology

The Michael Shermer Show

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The Impact of Effective Charity on Global Suffering

This chapter explores the stark differences in charity effectiveness and how understanding these can lead to more impactful donations. It uses the metaphor of tree heights to illustrate how some organizations, like GiveWell, strive to reduce human suffering through thorough research while also discussing the personal dilemmas faced by individuals in their giving choices.

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