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Doing Good Better: William MacAskill on ‘Effective Altruism’ & How To Maximize Positive Global Impact

The Rich Roll Podcast

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The Ultimate Justification for Doing All This Altruism

"I'm not doing this for these kinds of asceticism. It's more just making a clear commitment about this," he says. "If I can extend your life, if you're happy, that's improving the call." He adds: "Making people happier is at least one thing that everyone can agree on"

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