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The Effective Altruism Scam

It Could Happen Here

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The Morality of Charity

The idea of no-bliss charity started in the 70s and 80s, when it was popular with philosophers. The concept has been flattened over the years as people have realized that there are better ways to spend their tax dollars than helping blind Americans or developing countries. "It's like a false choice like it's worth," says David Frum.

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