#430 | What Is Effective Altruism?
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  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 --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker--- Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
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