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Benjamin Todd on the core of effective altruism and how to argue for it (80k team chat #3)

80,000 Hours Podcast

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The Power of Individual Action in Enacting Change

This chapter emphasizes the effective utilization of resources for those above subsistence levels, arguing against skepticism about individual agency in driving change. It particularly highlights the power of voting, especially in swing states, demonstrating how even a single vote can significantly influence electoral results.

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