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In addition to the criticism raised by others: just look at the new list of 'approved' charities. Holy cow. Talk about ineffective altruism! Obligatory Links:
by avsteele 4y ago
In addition to the criticism raised by others: just look at the new list of 'approved' charities. Holy cow. Talk about ineffective altruism!
Obligatory Links:
https://www.overcomingbias.com/2008/09/politics-isnt-a.html https://www.overcomingbias.com/2008/09/politics-isnt-a.html
https://blog.givewell.org/2009/12/14/charity-isnt-about-helping/ https://blog.givewell.org/2009/12/14/charity-isnt-about-help...
https://www.amazon.com/The-Elephant-in-Brain-audiobook/dp/B07H8K4G9G/ https://www.amazon.com/The-Elephant-in-Brain-audiobook/dp/B0...
- fwipsy 4y agoNotice one of the charities is building affordable housing in their "hometown communities." I wonder how much of that housing will go to underpaid Amazon laborers?
- astrange 4y agoThe poorest people in the US are nonworkers (elderly and children) not Amazon workers. And Amazon workers' pay has significantly increased in the last few years. If you think they're not paying enough, I have a simple solution - actually have a Washington state income tax.