EA

Effective altruism

Topic

Heard in 2 episodes across 1 show since Aug 2026

Effective altruism is a philosophical and social movement that advocates using evidence and reason to figure out how to benefit others as much as possible, and taking action on that basis. It emphasizes impartially calculating benefits and prioritizing causes to maximize the positive impact of donations, career choices, and volunteer work. Common focus areas include global health and development, animal welfare, and mitigating long-term risks to humanity.

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First heard

Aug 2026

Expert statements

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What experts have said about Effective altruism

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  1. Alexander Wissner-GrossNegativeSep 17, 2026· Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

    The effective altruism community may use staged incidents to justify excessive AI regulation.

    “we could see the broader EA community reach improperly for a pivotal pretext for overregulation”

    Listen at 1:18:44

    Open the episode · Frontier Labs Want to Slow Down, OpenAI Delays Its 2026 IPO, Anthropic Flags 5 Bioweapon Cases | EP #291
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2 episodes featuring Effective altruism, newest first

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