Effective Altruism: An Introduction – 80,000 Hours Effective altruism in a nutshell
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Apr 12, 2021 AI Snips
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Laptop Buying as Analogy
- Choosing a laptop thoughtfully involves research, comparing sources, and fitting needs precisely.
- Rob Wiblin contrasts this with how people often choose ways to help the world less rigorously.
Altruism's Impact Variation
- Many people engage in altruism via convenience or early interests, often with limited impact.
- Effective altruism argues the difference between best and worst ways to do good can be thousands of percent.
Ask Deeper Giving Questions
- Question donations rigorously: investigate charities' success rates and funding gaps.
- Zoom out to consider if other causes or methods better align with your core goal of doing good.