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E49: The Legacy of Effective Altruism with Igor Kurganov
Mar 8, 2024
Exploring the legacy of Effective Altruism with poker player Igor Kurganov, discussing similarities between poker and EA, successes and failures of EA, and future directions. Also, touches on market failures, government intervention, critiques of utilitarianism in EA, and recommendations for tech, business, and culture podcasts.
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- Effective altruism aims to optimize charity efforts by applying scientific methods, expanding to include career planning and benefiting future generations.
- Utilitarianism in EA emphasizes quantifiable impact but faces challenges in complex situations, stressing the need for ethical balance.
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Overview of Effective Altruism and Evolution
Effective altruism (EA) is discussed with a focus on its strengths, weaknesses, and evolution over time. Originating in 2008-2009, EA initially questioned the essence of good philanthropy and aimed to optimize charitable efforts by applying scientific methods to charity. The evolution of EA expanded beyond charity effectiveness to include broader considerations like career allocations and planning to benefit future generations.
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