The Case for Effective Altruism
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Effective altruism — the brand
Effective altruism — the brand of philanthropy where you try to do the most good for the greatest number of people with the resources you have — has gotten a bad rap lately due to its association with Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced crypto wunderkind who was once hailed as the movement's poster child. But is the bad press fair? Today, we explore that question by revisiting our conversation with Will MacAskill, Oxford professor of philosophy, leading figure in the movement, and author of "What We Owe the Future."
Key points for quick navigation:
00:35 Effective altruism aims to maximize impact by doing the most good with available resources.
03:17 Despite criticisms, effective altruism has mobilized billions in donations and raised awareness on global risks.
08:02 Peter Singer argues for donating to save lives, drawing parallels with saving a drowning child.
12:36 Will MacAskill advocates immediate, impactful giving over accumulating wealth for later donations.
18:32 Long-termism urges prioritizing actions today to protect future generations from existential risks.
24:02 Future Earth's population growth scenarios vary widely, impacting global outlooks.
27:13 ️ Concerns about underpopulation highlight potential risks for economic progress and innovation.
31:05 ️ Advancements in health, technology, and social progress have significantly improved human well-being.
33:47 Shifting focus towards relationships and nature could enhance overall human happiness.
35:10 ️ Future risks include misuse of technology and authoritarian control using AI and surveillance.
38:45 AGI poses risks like loss of control and impacts on global stability and societal structure.
49:03 Effective altruism stresses preparing for future risks similar to addressing climate change.
50:53 Early intervention in AI and biotechnology can mitigate future risks more effectively.
52:31 ️ Historical opposition to nuclear power underscores societal decisions on technological development.
53:55 Early pathogen detection and sterilization tech can reduce global risks from pandemics.
55:48 Global connectivity enables collective decision-making crucial for humanity's future.
(This episode first aired in October 2022.)
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