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#182 – Bob Fischer on comparing the welfare of humans, chickens, pigs, octopuses, bees, and more

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Comparing Welfare Impact of Different Interventions

The goal of the project is to compare the impact of interventions like supporting the Against Malaria Foundation versus investing in a corporate campaign for chickens. By using a welfare range, it becomes possible to convert the impact of these interventions into a common unit of measurement, enabling the comparison of their effects on different subjects such as chickens, salmon, bees, or humans. This approach allows for a systematic assessment and comparison of the welfare benefits across various intervention options.

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