568. Why Are People So Mad at Michael Lewis?
Freakonomics Radio
Balancing Effective Altruism and Moral Licensing
The speaker expresses discomfort with the concept of outsourcing charitable acts and highlights the psychological phenomenon of moral licensing, suggesting that engaging in altruistic actions may lead to a sense of entitlement to act immorally in other aspects of life. The speaker speculates that the individual in question may prioritize making money for effective altruism over strict ethical principles, potentially justifying deceitful behavior as long as the end goal of solving existential problems is met. This behavior is attributed to a perceived ability to do harm due to a lack of empathy for others.
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