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The definitive introduction to the philosophy of effective altruism. In Doing Good Better, MacAskill explains how effective altruism applies data and scientific reasoning to the normally sentimental world of doing good. In the course of his research he's come to the remarkable conclusion that most ways of making a difference achieve little — but that by targeting our efforts on the most effective causes, we each have an enormous power to make the world a better place.

A guide to finding a fulfilling career that tackles the world's most pressing problems, based on five years of research alongside academics at Oxford. By the cofounder and CEO of the social impact research organization 80,000 Hours.

In Superintelligence, philosopher Nick Bostrom lays the foundation for understanding the future of humanity and intelligent life, and asks: What will happen when machines surpass humans in general intelligence?

An introduction to some of the core concepts and key cause areas of effective altruism.

Sam Harris speaks with philosopher William MacAskill about effective altruism, moral illusions, existential risk and other topics.

A metaphor-driven look at the principles behind effective altruism.

This podcast features in-depth conversations about the world’s most pressing problems and how you can use your career to solve them.