Stuff You Should Know How Effective Altruism Works
Mar 3, 2022
Explore the intriguing world of effective altruism, a philosophy that seeks the most impactful ways to help others. Discover how this movement challenges traditional charitable practices, urging a focus on genuine assistance over local donations. Hear about long-termism and the ethical dilemmas of prioritizing future generations. Engage with the complexities of utilitarianism and its misconceptions, while balancing emotion and analysis in giving. The discussion is both thought-provoking and laced with humor, making for a captivating listen.
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Effective Altruism: A Calculated Approach
- Effective altruism, a new philanthropic movement, prioritizes impactful giving based on cold calculations.
- It argues that even small donations from relatively wealthy individuals can save lives.
American Wealth and Global Poverty
- Effective altruism suggests that most Americans are wealthy compared to the rest of the world.
- It proposes that Americans can afford to donate 10% of their income to save lives.
Founding Organizations of EA
- Philosophers Toby Ord and Will MacAskill founded Giving What We Can, promoting effective giving.
- MacAskill and Benjamin Todd started 80,000 Hours, encouraging career choices with positive impact.