Yaron Brook Show Effective Altruism & Donating a Kidney | Yaron Brook Show
Dec 6, 2023
The podcast discusses effective altruism and its impact on Silicon Valley, including Scott Alexander's kidney donation. It explores the perspectives of libertarians and right of center individuals on effective altruism and mentions Brian Kaplan. The hosts discuss career choices, extending life through charity, and the impacts of effective altruism on saving lives and advancing animal welfare and AI. They also delve into the horrors of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia and the power of art to affect and inspire.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Announcement, Sponsor Promotion, and Discussion of Effective Altruism
02:22 • 5min
Effective Altruism: Impact on Silicon Valley and Scott Alexander's Kidney Donation
07:35 • 8min
Effective Altruism & Donating a Kidney with Mention of Brian Kaplan and a Churchill Mortgage Advertisement
15:50 • 2min
Exploring Effective Altruism and Career Choices
17:50 • 15min
Extending Life through Charity and Surprising Admissions
32:52 • 2min
The Impact of Effective Altruism
34:38 • 13min
The Effectiveness of Altruism and Promoting Liberty
48:04 • 2min
Differing Values in Effective Altruism
50:13 • 15min
Exploring the Horrors of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia
01:05:19 • 5min
The Khmer Rouge and the Power of Art
01:09:56 • 12min
Unlikely Events, Sacrifices, and Concerns about Policies
01:21:34 • 3min
Concerns about a Presidential Candidate's Competence and Negative Ideas
01:24:13 • 12min
Avoiding Ayn Rand's Ideas
01:36:08 • 4min
Exploring Altruism and Egoistic Tendencies
01:40:32 • 10min
Mental Illness, Drug Use, and Society
01:50:36 • 18min