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Rob Wiblin on human nature, new technology, and living a happy, healthy & ethical life

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Do You Think That Giving to Homeless People Is Potentially Harmful?

Gloria Borger says giving to homeless people is potentially harmful. She argues that we don't want a society in which the only way of getting resources is to be big. But if you can identify moments when your money might make a difference then it's worthwhile, she adds. "Most hard choices in life are a difficult balancing act between pros and cons risks and reward"

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