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The 80,000 Hours Career Guide (2023)

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Finding the Most Pressing Problems: Scale, Neglectedness, Tractability, Personal Fit

Identifying the world's most pressing problems involves evaluating their scale, looking at how much they impact lives now and in the long run. The level of neglect towards a problem is crucial, examining existing resources and dedication towards solving it. Also, the tractability of the issue matters, considering the ease of making progress and the effectiveness of existing interventions. Personal fit is important too - determining if the problem aligns with motivation and expertise.

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