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Effective Altruism asks the question: How can we use our time, money and skills to do as much good as possible in the world?
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What's Effective Altruism?
In this short TED Talk, Will MacAskill explains some of the basic principles of Effective Altruism (in English with German subtitles). MacAskill is a philosopher and ethicist, bestselling author and former associate professor at the University of Oxford.
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In addition to ideas and methods, Effective Altruism is also a community of people who work together in different areas in order to make the world a better place. Meet like-minded people in local groups or at events:
First steps
You’re new to Effective Altruism and don’t know where to start? You’re searching for effective ways to make a difference? Discover a selection of first steps for getting started.