The Heart vs. The Head in Philanthropy

This chapter examines the contrast between emotional and rational approaches to charitable giving, utilizing moral thought experiments like the trolley problem to highlight differing reactions. It emphasizes the principles of effective altruism, advocating for strategic decision-making that maximizes societal impact while balancing personal fulfillment. The discussion also addresses psychological biases affecting altruism, such as scope neglect and the identifiable victim effect, and their implications for giving on both individual and global scales.