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#361 — Sam Bankman-Fried & Effective Altruism

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Earning to Give Philosophy

Earning to give is a concept where individuals intentionally pursue high-paying careers to donate a significant portion of their earnings to charitable causes, potentially enabling them to have a greater positive impact than if they directly worked for a charity. This philosophy allows individuals to consider alternative paths to maximize their contributions to society, such as funding multiple doctors in developing countries rather than being a doctor themselves. The key idea is to optimize the effectiveness of donations by leveraging higher income potential, which was a topic of interest for the individual mentioned in the conversation.

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