And Then It Hit Me with Cory Allen #112 William MacAskill | Doing Good Better
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Dec 11, 2017 Oxford professor William MacAskill discusses how altruism benefits well-being, challenges misconceptions about helping others, and explores creating positive social impact. They touch on human adaptation to change, the intersection of altruism and self-illusion, and navigating ethical career paths with 80,000 Hours.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introduction of New Logo and T-shirt Design, Followed by Podcast Episode Introduction
02:03 • 5min
Embracing Altruism and Global Perspective
07:02 • 27min
Human Adaptation to Change and Dissatisfaction
34:22 • 2min
Challenging Misconceptions About Altruism and Emphasizing Outcomes
35:58 • 2min
Exploring the Intersection of Altruism and Self-Illusion
38:12 • 21min
Navigating Ethical Career Paths with 80,000 Hours
59:26 • 10min