80k After Hours Highlights: #153 – Elie Hassenfeld on two big picture critiques of GiveWell’s approach, and six lessons from their recent work
Aug 28, 2023
The podcast discusses GiveWell's approach and the potential inclusion of subjective well-being. They explore the concept of saving lives based on quality of life and highlight the need for input from low-income countries. They also discuss organizations improving conditions in the developing world, challenges of aggregating study results, and addressing economic growth policies and political dynamics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Saving Lives: Subjective Well-Being and Quality of Life
03:12 • 7min
Improving Conditions in the Developing World
09:51 • 4min
Exploring the Challenges of Aggregating Study Results and Assessing Impact
13:30 • 3min
Addressing the Challenges of Economic Growth Policies and Political Dynamics
16:08 • 3min