Altruism and Psychology
Jeffrey discusses the rise of effective altruism, a movement focused on evidence-based charity evaluation to maximize human welfare. He highlights the importance of identifying which charities deliver the most impact, rather than just the ones with the lowest overhead. The conversation delves into the psychology behind our often irrational approaches to doing good, including the phenomenon of virtue signaling.In this clip
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