Best Charity Robinson Podcasts (2024)

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“Small simple way to promote effective giving while making people feel good” by DMMF 2:53

3d ago2:53

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I'm a big fan of small, underrated acts that can have outsized positive impact (both in terms EA and in life more generally). I'd like to share one such practice I've incorporated into my life this year that brings me joy and I think some others here would enjoy: redirecting money owed to me towards Givewell recommended charities. Whenever someone …

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Julie Nguyen: Social Interdependence and Romantic Relationships | Sero Boost #60 55:56

3h ago55:56

55:56

Are you ready to delve into the science of happiness and the intricate dance of human relationships? In this episode of "Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast," our host, Lu Ngo, invites you to explore the world of social interdependence and romantic relationships. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that will make you rethink h…

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“My article in The Nation — California’s AI Safety Bill Is a Mask-Off Moment for the Industry” by Garrison 0:58

12d ago0:58

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This is a link post. I wrote an article on California AI safety bill SB 1047 for The Nation and the reaction from the AI industry, investors, and the broader tech community. The story was informed by conversations with over a dozen relevant sources and comes shortly before the bill faces a floor vote in the California Assembly. I think it's useful …

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“CEA will continue to take a ‘principles-first’ approach to EA” by Zachary Robinson 28:41

14d ago28:41

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Introduction I’m Zach, the new CEO of the Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA). As I step into my role, I want to explain the principles that I think make EA special and share how CEA will continue to promote them. In this post, I will: Highlight the principles that I think are core to EA, and explain why CEA will continue to promote them above and …

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“The Tech Industry is the Biggest Blocker to Meaningful AI Safety Regulations” by Garrison 16:18

14d ago16:18

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This is a link post. If you enjoy this, please consider subscribing to my Substack. My latest reporting went up in The Nation yesterday: It's about the tech industry's meltdown in response to SB 1047, a California bill that would be the country's first significant attempt to mandate safety measures from developers of AI models more powerful and exp…

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“This chart is right. Most interventions don’t do much. (Cameroon experience)” by EffectiveHelp - Cameroon 8:01

16d ago8:01

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This chart is so right. The local charity environment in Cameroon is probably helping much less people than you imagine. We ran an effectiveness contest that aligns with this research perfectly. In 2021 we created an EA group in Cameroon. We had multiple seminars covering the basics of Effective Altruism. By the end of 2022, the group got so excite…

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Sonya Matejko: The Psychology of Grudges — How to Break Free and Embrace Happiness | Sero Boost #59 45:08

8d ago45:08

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Ever wondered how grudges might be holding you back from true happiness? Join host Lu Ngo as she unravels the complex psychology of grudges with wellness-driven storyteller Sonya Matejko. This episode promises to reveal transformative insights and practical strategies for breaking free from the chains of resentment and embracing a happier, healthie…

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“Presenting five new effective giving initiatives” by CE, Ben Williamson 20:35

19d ago20:35

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Introduction In May 2024, Ambitious Impact (AIM) ran a program to incubate new effective giving initiatives (EGIs) in partnership with Giving What We Can. In short, EGIs focus on raising awareness and funneling public and philanthropic donations to the most cost-effective charities worldwide. In the last few years, several Effective Giving Initiati…

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“Announcing the $200k EA Community Choice” by Austin 10:24

6d ago10:24

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This is a link post. Manifund is hosting a $200k funding round for EA community projects, where the grant decisions are made by you. You can direct $100-$800 of funding towards the projects that have helped with your personal journey as an EA. Your choices then decide how $100k in matching will be allocated, via quadratic funding! Sign up here to g…

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“FarmKind’s Illusory Offer” by Jeff Kaufman 5:12

13d ago5:12

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While the effective altruism movement has changed a lot over time, oneof the parts that makes me most disappointed is the steadycreep of donation matching. It's not that donation matching isobjectively very important, but the early EA movement'sprincipledrejection of a very effective fundraising strategy made it clearthat we were committed to helpi…

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“New video from Ali Abdaal (5.74m YT subscribers): Why I’m giving 10% of my income to charity (forever)” by Giving What We Can 0:31

22d ago0:31

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This is a link post. --- First published: August 9th, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/sLwP2D6WpLMFxjEK5/new-video-from-ali-abdaal-5-74m-yt-subscribers-why-i-m --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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Constitutional Case Updates with Marty Moore 28:29

13d ago28:29

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Donate to help us make more shows: https://www.faytene.tv/donate In this episode, we look at the Constitutional freedoms of Canadians. As Canadian citizens, we can enjoy these freedoms because they are protected and preserved by people who fight to defend them. We can do that ourselves. However, there are times when our freedoms are challenged, or …

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“Wild Animal Initiative has urgent need for more funding and more donors” by Cameron Meyer Shorb 🔸 25:41

26d ago25:41

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Our room for more funding is bigger and more urgent than ever before. Our organizational strategy will be responsive both to the total amount raised and to how many people donate, so smaller donors will have an especially high impact this year. Good Ventures recently decided to phase out funding for several areas (GV blog, EA Forum post), including…

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“On Owning Our EA Affiliation” by Alix Pham 7:36

16d ago7:36

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Someone suggested I name this post "What We Owe The Community": I think it's a great title, but I didn't dare use it... Views and mistakes my own. What I believe I think owning our EA affiliation—how we are inspired by the movement and the community—is net positive for the world and our careers. If more people were more outspoken about their alignm…

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“FarmKind (a new animal fundraising platform) is live – Please DON’T DONATE” by Aidan Alexander, ThomNorman 8:22

29d ago8:22

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TL;DR FarmKind is a new effective giving platform dedicated to tackling factory farming We’ve just launched - www.farmkind.giving There are many ways you can help us if you’re interested - details below FarmKind's aim Factory farming is one of the most neglected cause areas relative to the amount of suffering it causes. Globally, Farmed Animal Fund…

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Alternative Education with Greg Needham and Jake Dyck 28:29

9d ago28:29

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Donate to help us make more shows: https://www.faytene.tv/donate More and more Canadians are turning to alternative forms of education, whether private school or homeschooling. As this trend increases, many amazing support groups are also emerging and turning their focus to helping parents navigate it all successfully. One such group is the Christi…

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Caleb Warren: Humor's Limits for Happiness | Sero Boost #58 1:02:09

15d ago1:02:09

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Get ready to laugh and learn as host Lu Ngo dives deep into the intriguing world of humour and happiness with our special guest, Dr. Caleb Warren. This episode promises a blend of scientific insight and practical advice, revealing the surprising ways humour can enhance our lives and even boost business success. Tune in for a thought-provoking discu…

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“Case-control survey of EAGx attendees finds no behavioural or attitudinal changes after six months” by Fods12 27:23

1M ago27:23

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Prepared by James Fodor and Miles Tidmarsh EAGxAustralia 2023 Committee Abstract EAGx conferences are an important component of the effective altruism community, and have proven a popular method for engaging EAs and spreading EA ideas around the world. However, to date relatively little publicly available empirical evidence has been collected regar…

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Moving Forward In Grief with Don Huston 28:29

16d ago28:29

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Donate to help us make more shows: https://www.faytene.tv/donate With the cost-of-living crisis across our nation, many Canadians are under intense pressure and stress. Some are at a breaking point. Thankfully, there are skilled experts who can help people cope in tough times. One of those such individuals, Don Huston, is joining us today. Don Hust…

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“We need an independent investigation into how EA leadership has handled SBF and FTX” by AnonymousEAForumAccount 34:46

1M ago34:46

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Summary Rebecca Kagan believes “EA needs an investigation, done externally and shared publicly, on mistakes made in the EA community's relationship with FTX.” She is far from the only person who has called for an independent investigation, but Kagan's experience and knowledge as a former board member of Effective Ventures makes her perspective part…

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Charities in Canada with John Pellowe 28:29

1M ago28:29

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Donate to help us make more shows: https://www.faytene.tv/donate There are approximately 85,000 charities across Canada. Whether food banks, women's shelters, places of worship, or kids camps in the summer, charities and nonprofits significantly impact our communities. Despite this, according to a recent study released by CanadaHelps, the number of…

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“Warren Buffett changes giving plans (for the worse)” by katriel 2:08

25d ago2:08

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This is a link post. Folks in philanthropy and development definitely know that the Gates Foundation is the largest private player in that realm by far. Until recently it was likely to get even larger, as Warren Buffet had stated that the Foundation would receive the bulk of his assets when he died. A few weeks ago, Buffet announced that he had cha…

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“Rethink Priorities’ Moral Parliament Tool” by Derek Shiller, arvomm, Bob Fischer, Hayley Clatterbuck 30:17

2M ago30:17

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Link to tool: https://parliament.rethinkpriorities.org (1 min) Introductory Video (6 min) Basic Features Video Executive Summary This post introduces Rethink Priorities’ Moral Parliament Tool, which models ways an agent can make decisions about how to allocate goods in light of normative uncertainty. We treat normative uncertainty as uncertainty ov…

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Hayley Blunden, Ph.D.: How a Scarcity of Kindness Affects Happiness | Sero Boost #57 1:01:28

1M ago1:01:28

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One guarantee of happiness that most experts, regardless of belief system, agree on is rooted in the act of being kind to others. So, this week on Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo chats with assistant professor of management Hayley Blunden, Ph.D., to learn more about how a scarcity of kindness affects happiness. Spann…

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“Destabilization of the United States: The top X-factor EA neglects? ” by Yelnats T.J. 1:23:59

2M ago1:23:59

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Highlights Destabilization could be the biggest setback for great power conflict, AI, bio-risk, and climate disruption. Polarization plays a role in nearly every causal pathway leading to destabilization of the United States, and there is no indication polarization will decrease. The United States fits the pattern of past democracies that have desc…

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“Against Aschenbrenner: How ‘Situational Awareness’ constructs a narrative that undermines safety and threatens humanity” by GideonF 41:43

2M ago41:43

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Summary/Introduction Aschenbrenner's ‘Situational Awareness’ (Aschenbrenner, 2024) promotes a dangerous narrative of national securitisation. This narrative is not, despite what Aschenbrenner suggests, descriptive, but rather, it is performative, constructing a particular notion of security that makes the dangerous world Aschenbrenner describes mor…

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“The Precipice Revisited” by Toby_Ord 32:53

2M ago32:53

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I'm often asked about how the existential risk landscape has changed in the years since I wrote The Precipice. Earlier this year, I gave a talk on exactly that, and I want to share it here. Here's a video of the talk and a full transcript. In the years since I wrote The Precipice, the question I’m asked most is how the risks have changed. It's now …

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Mental Health In Canada with Jessica Robinson-Grant 28:29

1M ago28:29

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Donate to help us make more shows: https://www.faytene.tv/donate Canadians are facing unprecedented challenges — and for some, it is impacting their mental health. In today’s program, we discuss workplace stress and burnout, social isolation and loneliness, how to address the impact of social media, improving access to mental health services and su…

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“Most smart and skilled people are outside of the EA/rationalist community: an analysis” by titotal 28:22

2M ago28:22

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This is a link post. Introduction: The (highly interrelated) effective altruist and Rationalist communities are very small on a global scale. Therefore, in general, most intelligence, skill and expertise is outside of the community, not within it. I don’t think many people will disagree with this statement. But sometimes it's worth reminding people…

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“Reliable Sources: The Story of David Gerard” by TracingWoodgrains 1:30:21

2M ago1:30:21

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This is a linkpost for https://www.tracingwoodgrains.com/p/reliable-sources-how-wikipedia-admin, posted in full here given its relevance to this community. Gerard has been one of the longest-standing malicious critics of the rationalist and EA communities and has done remarkable amounts of work to shape their public images behind the scenes. Note: …

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“80,000 hours should remove OpenAI from the Job Board (and similar EA orgs should do similarly)” by Raemon 12:45

2M ago12:45

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I haven't shared this post with other relevant parties – my experience has been that private discussion of this sort of thing is more paralyzing than helpful. I might change my mind in the resulting discussion, but, I prefer that discussion to be public. I think 80,000 hours should remove OpenAI from its job board, and similar EA job placement serv…

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“We’ve renamed the Giving What We Can Pledge” by Alana HF, Giving What We Can 8:00

2M ago8:00

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This is a link post. The Giving What We Can Pledge is now the 🔸10% Pledge! We cover the why (along with our near-term plans and how you can help!) below. TL;DR: The name change will help us grow awareness of the pledge by reducing brand confusion and facilitating partnerships. We see it as an important part of reaching our goal of 10,000 pledgers b…

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“AMA: Beast Philanthropy’s Darren Margolias” by Beast Philanthropy, GiveDirectly 1:15

2M ago1:15

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From Darren Margolias: I'm the Executive Director of Beast Philanthropy, the charity founded by the world's most popular YouTuber MrBeast. We recently collaborated with GiveDirectly on the video below. You can read background the project from our LinkedIn here and here (plus GiveDirectly's blog) On Thursday, July 18th I'll be recording a video AMA …

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Canada’s Finances with Franco Terrazzano and Jay Goldberg 28:29

1M ago28:29

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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation Debt Clock website says Canada's federal debt is now over $1.2 trillion. When I first began airing the show in 2018, it was not yet half of that. Our current federal government has more than doubled the federal debt in less than a decade and racked up more debt than all previous governments combined in the previous…

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Dr. Mary Kempnich: How to Make Friends — Grown-Up Edition | Sero Boost #56 55:05

1M ago55:05

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast! Today, we're diving into the art of making friends as adults. Joining us is the brilliant Dr. Mary Kempnich, a psychologist and social network researcher. Get ready to uncover the secrets to forming meaningful connections in our fast-paced, technology-driven …

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“Do What You Can (A Poem)” by ElliotTep 6:12

2M ago6:12

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Audio is here if you prefer. Hope you like it. I got something to offer, all I ask is your time. And forgiveness for the form: a cheesy rhyme. You’re skeptical? Makes sense. But I know your type's vice. You strike me as a purveyor, of do-gooder advice. And it's pretty damn good, I don't mean to boast, This advice always fits. Well…sort of. Almost! …

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“Center for Effective Aid Policy has shut down” by MathiasKB🔸 17:23

2M ago17:23

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May 2024 marked the last month of the Center for Effective Aid Policy. This post serves as the public post-mortem. I have strived for it to be interesting to the average forum reader, who may not know much about the cause area. For professionals in development, we have a few internal private write ups which we may be more interesting, such as an ov…

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“How can we get the world to talk about factory farming?” by LewisBollard 13:37

2M ago13:37

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This is a link post. Note: This post was crossposted from the Open Philanthropy Farm Animal Welfare Research Newsletter by the Forum team, with the author's permission. The author may not see or respond to comments on this post. Silence favors the status quo, which doesn’t favor animals It's easy to ignore factory farming. Inflation sparks public d…

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“Animal Welfare Fund: Payout recommendations from May 2022 to March 2024” by Linch, kierangreig, KarolinaSarek, Zoë Sigle, Neil_Dullaghan 21:41

2M ago21:41

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This payout report covers the Animal Welfare Fund's grantmaking from May 1 2022 to March 31st 2024 (23 months). It follows the previous March-April 2022 payout report. Since the previous report was written, the Animal Welfare Fund made a conscious decision to deprioritize public reports so that fund managers can have more time and capacity to work …

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“Detecting Genetically Engineered Viruses With Metagenomic Sequencing” by Jeff Kaufman 14:15

2M ago14:15

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This is a link post. This represents work from several people at the NAO. Thanks especially to Dan Rice for implementing the duplicate junction detection, and to @Will Bradshaw and @mike_mclaren for editorial feedback. Summary If someone were to intentionally cause a stealth pandemic today, one of the ways they might do it is by modifying an existi…

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Indigenous Canadians and Reconciliation with Crystal Lavallee 28:29

1M ago28:29

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June 21st was National Indigenous People's Day in Canada, a day to celebrate the rich heritage of our nation's Indigenous peoples. Since 2008, when Prime Minister Stephen Harper led Members of Parliament from all parties in a formal apology for the abuses of residential schools, the issue of national reconciliation has been at the forefront. The 20…

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“Announcing The Moral Circle: Who Matters, What Matters, and Why” by jeffsebo 1:46

2M ago1:46

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Hi all, just a short post to let you know that my next book, The Moral Circle: Who Matters, What Matters, and Why, is now available for preorder! This is the publisher's description: "Today, human exceptionalism is the norm. Despite occasional nods to animal welfare, we focus on humanity, often neglecting the welfare of a vast number of beings. In …

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“Distancing EA from rationality is foolish” by Jan_Kulveit 4:29

2M ago4:29

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Recently, I've noticed a growing tendency within EA to dissociate from Rationality. Good Ventures have stopped funding efforts connected with the rationality community and rationality, and there are increasing calls for EAs to distance themselves. This trend concerns me, and I believe it's good to make a distinction when considering this split. We …

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Three Journeys for EA | Zach Robinson | EAG London: 2024 38:18

2M ago38:18

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This session features the CEO of the Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA), Zach Robinson. Zach talks about the principles that he considers core to EA, explains why CEA under his leadership will continue to promote them above and beyond any single or set of cause area(s), and answers questions from the audience.Zach joined as CEA's CEO in February 2…

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First timers at EA Global | Zershaaneh Qureshi & Charlotte Darnell | EAG London: 2024 28:47

2M ago28:47

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This session is a brief overview of how to get the most out of EA Global, and provides some guidance and tips for first-time attendees. Zershaaneh is an AI strategy researcher at Convergence Analysis. She became active in EA after a career shift in 2023. Before this, she worked at a for-profit company where she researched and consulted on market dy…

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Ambitious Impact: lightning talks featuring newly incubated charities | EAG London: 2024 50:19

2M ago50:19

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Hear updates from charities incubated by Ambitious Impact (AIM) working on topics including fundraising for animal welfare work, tobacco policy and maternal health. Learn about the innovative ways to contribute and low-hanging fruit in global health and development and animal welfare.Klau Chmielowska is the co-founder and co-executive director of L…

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Good Ancestors - 12 months of Australian policy advocacy | Greg Sadler | EAGxAustralia 2023 40:40

2M ago40:40

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Greg Sadler, the CEO of Good Ancestors Policy, discusses his approach to policy advocacy in Australia, gives an overview of the major projects GAP has completed and their impact, as well as insight into the work going on behind the scenes. Finally, Greg talks about what's planned for the next 12 months and how you can get involved, including by usi…

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“Ten minutes to speak up for ~4.5 million caged chickens” by Ben Stevenson 5:41

2M ago5:41

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(You can read this post as a Google Doc. You might find this easier to share with animal-sympathetic non-EAs. Also: I work at Rethink Priorities, but I'm writing in a personal capacity.) A few weeks ago, I shared some suggested responses for a Defra consultation on welfare labelling. I was really pleased to hear that many EAs and animal rights advo…

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“Kaya Guides Pilot Results” by RachelAbbott 32:50

2M ago32:50

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Summary. Who We Are: Kaya Guides runs a self-help course on WhatsApp to reduce depression at scale in low and middle-income countries. We help young adults with moderate to severe depression. Kaya currently operates in India. We are the world's first nonprofit implementer of Step-by-Step, the World Health Organization's digital guided self-help pro…

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Quality Care and Physician Conscience Rights with Dr. Terence Davids 28:29

2M ago28:29

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Did you know that some physicians in Canada have been reprimanded for exercising their conscience? On this week’s show, we share one doctor’s story. Dr. Terence Davids is a physician in Saskatchewan. He is faced disciplinary actions, not for malpractice, but for honouring his conscience by giving a patient other options in an appointment about term…

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