#430 | What Is Effective Altruism?

 

It's an idea and a way of life that is all about doing good, helping others, and improving the world in the most efficient way possible.

 

In this episode, we'll be talking about Effective Altruism, its core principles, and its unique approach to addressing the world's most pressing problems.

 

• Effective Altruism Defined
• Thought Experiment: Drowning Child
• Peter Singer's Famine, Affluence, and Morality Essay
• William MacAskill: Effective Altruism Co-Founder
• Effective Altruism's Goal and Approach
• Impact Maximization: Notable Examples
• Funding Disparities: Pandemics vs. Terrorism
• Animal Welfare: Factory Farming vs. Shelters
• Sam Bankman-Fried: Effective Altruist in Action
• Criticisms and Peter Singer's Moral Philosophy

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/effective-altruism

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