S8 EP4: Unpacking Effective Altruism

What if we could change the impact make, in how we give and the work we do? In this episode, we spoke to Grace Adams who broke down the intruiging concept of effective altruism (EA) - growing in prominence with our desire for purpose in this increasingly confusing world. Premised on 'doing good better' - EA inherently acknowledges the scarcity of resources and time, using evidence, reasoning and dynamicism to solve problems. For Grace, it was her goal to live a meaningful life. And after listening to a talk from Australian ethicist Peter Singer and from the 'Giving What We Can' organisations - she had found her calling. This was a fascinating conversation, not only covering the principles and philosophy but also application: Are humans naturally altruistic? Importance of scale, tractability and neglectedness to determine causesA common misconception in the space and the emotional aspectWhy the Lead Exposure Elimination Project is doing great workWe talk lots about impact, but understanding where it can be made...that's where Effective Altruism can make a difference. Enjoy this episode! ___________________________________________________________Effective Altruism AustraliaEffective Altruism80,000 HoursGiving What We Can