Effective altruists continue to be leaders in providing evidence-based global health solutions.| Reflective altruism
Find the EV maximizer—and degenerate gambler—in yourself. Just be careful not to destroy the world.| mattglassman.substack.com
In my cost-effectiveness estimate of corporate campaigns, I wrote a list of all the ways in which my estimate could be misleading. I thought it could…| forum.effectivealtruism.org
In a 2013 paper, Dr Toby Ord reviewed data that compared about 100 health interventions in developing countries in terms of how many years of illness they prevent per dollar. He discovered some striking facts about the data.| 80,000 Hours
In directing us to choose the impartially best outcome, even at significant cost to ourselves, utilitarianism can seem an incredibly demanding theory. This page explores whether this feature of utilitarianism is objectionable, and if so, how defenders of the view might best respond.| Utilitarianism.net
"All you do is cause boardroom drama, and maybe some other things I’m forgetting..."| www.astralcodexten.com
The activity that has been most formative for the way I think: suspending my trust in others and digging to the bottom of some claim.| Cold Takes
In a nutshell GiveWell believes that distributing insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) is one of the most cost-effective programs that donors can support. We estimate that it costs approximately $3,000 to $8,000 to avert a death in locations where GiveWell supports campaigns. We think mass distribution of ITNs is cost-effective because:| GiveWell
Discussing how GiveWell's approach to accounting for charities' influence on how others allocate their funds has changed over time.| The GiveWell Blog
Effective altruism is a project that aims to find the best ways to help others, and put them into practice. It’s partly a research field, which aims to identify the world’s most pressing problems and| www.effectivealtruism.org
Donate to high-impact, cost-effective programs—backed by evidence and analysis Last updated: January 2025| GiveWell