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Doing Good: A Conversation with William MacAskill (Episode #228)
youtube.comEffective altruism in its simplest form is just the “Moneyball of charities”, a reference to a movie where the sport became all about statistics and less about the players.
Erik Hoel • EconTalk on Apple Podcasts
“Maximizing the most good for the most number of people” can lead to repugnant conclusions when applied at-scale
Erik Hoel • EconTalk on Apple Podcasts
Singer, an Australian philosopher, popularized the concept of “speciesism,” which he compared to racism and sexism. “All animals are equal,” he asserted, adding, “The basic principle of equality does not require equal or identical treatment; it requires equal consideration.” Singer did not actually advocate for legal rights but for expa
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His most famous works are the surprisingly readable Practical Ethics and Animal Liberation.
Ferriss, Timothy • Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
