
Patrick Collison on Fast Grants, R&D funding and effective altruism
11 snips Jun 19, 2020
Patrick Collison, Co-founder of Stripe, discusses the creation and impact of Fast Grants for COVID-19 research, the effective altruism movement, and balancing self-perception and continuous learning for teenagers. They also explore the feasibility of large-scale projects to tackle global challenges and the importance of studying liberal arts in technology education.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Origins and Impact of Fast Grants
02:35 • 24min
Exploring Effective Altruism and Global Risk Concerns
26:18 • 10min
Balancing self-perception and continuous learning for teenagers
36:21 • 6min
Exploring the Feasibility of a Large-Scale Project for COVID-19 and Existential Risks
42:34 • 2min
Continuous Learning and Innovation in Career Paths
44:48 • 7min
Exploring the Importance of Studying Liberal Arts in Technology Education
52:14 • 3min