Charlie Bresler, co-founder of The Life You Can Save, shares his transformative journey into effective altruism. He discusses the importance of maximizing charitable contributions to fight extreme poverty. Bresler reflects on his early challenges and political activism, which drove him toward altruistic pursuits. He emphasizes the emotional fulfillment that comes from giving, while questioning the motivations behind altruism. The conversation also highlights impactful nonprofits and encourages thoughtful philanthropy in addressing global issues.

Exploring the journey of Charlie Bresler from social activism to effective giving, selecting impactful charities in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, addressing the decline in volunteering rates, delving into motivations for giving and effective altruism, and introducing the concept of effective hedonism in charitable giving.