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The New Liberal Podcast
Giving Effectively, Giving Well ft. Buddy Shah
Mar 28, 2023
Buddy Shah, the Managing Director of GiveWell, shares insights on evaluating charities for effective giving. He delves into the importance of evidence-based decision-making and the complexities of assessing long-term impacts in philanthropy. Shah discusses the significance of lobbying and R&D in achieving measurable outcomes. Also highlighted are challenges in addressing global health issues, like malaria prevention and air pollution. The conversation explores the balance between emotional engagement and data-driven strategies in effective altruism.
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- Effective altruism emphasizes evaluating charities based on their capacity to save or improve lives relative to cost.
- GiveWell's rigorous, evidence-based approach leverages scientific literature to identify charities with proven success in interventions.
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The Philosophy of Effective Altruism
The philosophy of effective altruism emphasizes making a significant positive difference through giving. It advocates for evaluating charities based on their effectiveness in saving or improving lives per dollar spent. This involves a rigorous analysis of charitable interventions, prioritizing those that offer the highest return on investment in terms of human welfare. The approach is rooted in the belief that all human lives hold equal value, which drives the moral imperative to allocate resources where they can have the greatest impact.
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