2min snip

80k After Hours cover image

Robert Wright & Rob Wiblin on the truth about effective altruism

80k After Hours

NOTE

Value of Detachment and Assessing Before Judging

The speaker appreciates Michael Lewis's journalistic detachment in depicting aspects of bankman freed, emphasizing the value of stepping back and assessing before judging. This philosophy extends to utilitarian calculations in maximizing human welfare and happiness. Discussing Peter Singer's perspective as a utilitarian, the speaker hints at the evolution of effective altruism towards long-termism and interest in AI and other issues.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode