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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