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Evidence-Based Charity and Moral Psychology

The Michael Shermer Show

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Maximizing Charitable Impact

This chapter explores innovative mechanisms for charitable giving, emphasizing a matching fund system that encourages donors to direct funds to both local initiatives and effective global charities. The discussion also critiques traditional metrics of charity effectiveness, advocating for a data-driven approach to assess true impact on quality of life. Personal anecdotes and case studies illustrate the emotional connection to giving, while the conversation touches on broader themes of effective altruism, long-termism, and the balance between immediate needs and future risks.

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