In this episode, researcher and video essayist John Duncan joins the hosts to discuss the Effective Altruism movement. They critique its individualism, dismissal of historical context, and focus on cost-effectiveness. They also explore institutional connections, systemic change, and the idealism of effective altruism. The speaker argues for addressing systemic issues rather than changing individuals' minds. They further discuss the challenges of rationality, economics in the movement, and upcoming projects by John Duncan.
