New Books in Economics Effective Altruism: What it is, What it Does, and How You Can Help
Jul 25, 2022
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Early Experiences
- Benjamin Todd's early attempts at doing good included making posters about climate change.
- He was inspired to join Giving What We Can after hearing Toby Ord speak.
Effective Altruism Defined
- Effective altruism is an ongoing project to find the best ways to help others.
- It's not a set of answers, but a continuous search for the most impactful actions.
80,000 Hours Concept
- Your working life, roughly 80,000 hours, is likely your biggest opportunity for impact.
- Even a 1% improvement in effectiveness over this time is worth significant effort.