What is Effective Altruism? What are some examples of effective altruism in practice? What values unite effective altruism?

You may agree with these four ideas. While they may seem pretty intuitive, how do they compare to the values you hold?

Can all three statements be true at the same time? Progress over time shows that it was possible to change the world in the past. But what do we know about what is possible for the future? 

The unexciting inky zeroes on paper: What does 1,000,000,000 feel to you?

Explore one of the cognitive biases that contribute to our inclination to underestimate the significance of larger numbers or wider contexts.

Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, prone to defending your viewpoint at all costs -- or a scout, spurred by curiosity? 

Cognitive biases are systematic errors in thinking that occur when people process and interpret information. These biases can affect decision-making and judgments, leading to distorted perceptions and irrational behaviors. 

There is this very, very old puzzle/observation in economics about the lawyer who spends an hour volunteering at the soup kitchen, instead of working an extra hour and donating the money to hire someone...

​Triage is a process used in medical emergencies and disasters to determine the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition. It involves sorting and prioritizing injured or sick individuals, as well as disaster survivors, according to their need for emergency care.