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More in this vein: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effective_altruism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effective_altruism http://www.jefftk.com/news/giving http://

• Mo3 10y ago
  That was incredibly interesting. Thank you!
• janwillemb 10y ago
  Although "effective altruism" sounds reasonable and should always be considered, it does neglect the human side of things. How many years do we add to the life of a lonely elderly couple by visiting them?
  • bonniemuffin 10y ago
    I think the point is that people with a surplus of money can be most effective by well-targeted monetary donations, while people with extra time should be spending it with the elderly. We can be collectively more effective with some specialization.
    • janwillemb 10y ago
      That's a good point