Meaning of effective altruism | Babel Free

Definitions

A philosophy and social movement that advocates the use of evidence and reasoning to determine the most effective ways to benefit others.

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Examples

“This is the language of effective altruism — or E.A. — a philanthropic movement premised on the use⟳ of reason⟳ and data to do good. Bankman-Fried had long flaunted his E.A. bona fides to distinguish himself from other crypto billionaires.”

“He is a supposedly serious young man who was celebrated in the corridors of power not only as a financial savant but also—through his highly publicized philanthropy and conspicuous association with the “effective altruism” movement—as a moral genius.”

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