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Grand Theft Automated: How to Save a Trillion Lives from Cautionary Tales

Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova

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Philanthropy and Morality: The Effective Altruism Movement

This chapter examines the intersection of altruism and morality through influential philanthropic figures, particularly focusing on Peter Singer's ideas and the journey of Will McCaskill. It highlights the ethical challenges of effective giving and the emerging philosophy of 'earning to give' as a means to maximize charitable impact.

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