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Affective Old Truant
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I'm an effective altruist mainly reading and boosting posts, but occasionally I'll muse and doodle about effective altruism. I take a balanced approach, so will highlight under-represented views—my opinions will no doubt become apparent :)
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mappingignorance.org
One of the most popular versions today of the idea that there can be moral progress is the claim, much in vogue now, that such progress takes the form of what’s often called the expansion of the circle of empathy.

The brief life of longtermism (1) - Mapping Ignorance
Longtermism proposes that the lives of people who may exist hundreds of years from now have the same value as present ones
mappingignorance.org
September 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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hugh258.bsky.social
How do we build a better Canada without teaching our children the skills they need to thrive?
I look at the issues: funding, cell phones/SM addiction, breakdown of school-home cooperation, the radical disengagement of our children who are nihilistic as to what their current future offers.
November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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katedra.eus
One of the most popular versions today of the idea that there can be moral progress is the claim, much in vogue now, that such progress takes the form of what’s often called the expansion of the circle of empathy.

The brief life of longtermism (1) - Mapping Ignorance
Longtermism proposes that the lives of people who may exist hundreds of years from now have the same value as present ones
mappingignorance.org
September 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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charlie-alice-raya.org
WHAT IF PEOPLE HAD ‘time to think? Time to dig deeper. Time to add their bit of reshaping for the future of our world?’
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Governments should do that: give their people time and space to think and to reshape their regions. Maybe clean up together.’

#focus #rethink #shape #restore #actnow #resist
book 3, shaping Any shook his head. ‘Oh, go on then, sigh some more.’ Alice grimaced. ‘It’s just, why don’t we have an offer for our town? What keeps people from nudging their governments into hosting our town. What keeps them from shaping the world?’ ‘People are shaping the world.’ ‘I know,’ Alice mumbled half-heartedly. Any smiled with a challenge in his eyes. ‘What’s your average day like, Alice?’ ‘I work out and I work.’ Any smiled. ‘I can’t say my days are much different. But for many people it is. They get up with their family, engage with them, go to a workplace, come back home, engage with their family, do chores, go to birthday parties, help a neighbour, go shopping, dine with old school friends and maybe squeeze in a few hours at the gym. If they have a bad day, their car breaks down, and a lot of things they usually do don’t get done.’ Alice frowned. ‘Hm. You’re saying people don’t— But what if we could we give them the time to think? Time to dig deeper. Time to add their bit of reshaping for the future of our world?’ ‘Interesting,’ Any said and added with a mischievous smile: ‘You could pay them to take off a couple of weeks, in which time you would also pay for childcare, a cooking service and a cleaning service. And you would provide some kind of wholesome space where their minds have the freedom to roam and dig.’ ‘I don’t think two weeks will be enough.’ Any laughed. ‘I knew that would be the point you’d comment on.’ Alice smiled. ‘I like the idea. I think governments should do that: give their people time and space to think and to reshape their regions. Maybe clean up together.’ ‘Good idea. How about we write a letter and suggest this to the governments of this planet?’ ‘Are you saying the governments of other planets would be more accommodating?’ ‘That’s exactly what I’m saying.’ Alice chuckled. ‘I wonder whether the Greeks and Romans really had it better. Citizens had time to think, create, explore, build—’ ‘—go to war.’ ‘They weren’t perfect. At least they fought with swords and elephants and not with cowardly missiles and drones. And they didn’t destroy everything. They had this knack for creating amazing architecture. No wonder their legacies survive to this day. Today’s warmongers only destroy, pollute and oppress.’ Any frowned. ‘The Greeks and Romans killed thousands of people. They were fanatics who fantasied about accumulating ever more power and riches and thought wars could deliver both.’ Alice sighed. ‘I know. All wars are stupid and savage. I wonder how much humanity and the planet have lost over the millennia only because a few people got the world power bug.’ Any smiled a little and Alice massaged her temples. ‘So, time. We need time to think. Hm. But we invented so much that supposedly makes work easier. We should have plenty of time to spare—’ ‘—which people want to spend on amusing themselves.’ ‘What’s more fun than to take a good look at the world and say: “OK, this sucks. Let’s try again.” I mean our project proposes a huge adventure: reshaping the world. Well, first shaping one town. But you know what I mean.’ Any smiled. ‘I’m on board.‘ book 3, shaping, part 2
November 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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mappingignorance.org
One of the most popular versions today of the idea that there can be moral progress is the claim, much in vogue now, that such progress takes the form of what’s often called the expansion of the circle of empathy.

The brief life of longtermism (1) - Mapping Ignorance
Longtermism proposes that the lives of people who may exist hundreds of years from now have the same value as present ones
mappingignorance.org
September 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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bhayanaff.bsky.social
Today, on Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served—and continue to serve—so we may live in peace and freedom. It’s also a time to reflect on how we build a better, more compassionate future together, grounded in understanding, community, and respect. 🧵
November 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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fuzzeewuzzee.bsky.social
Dustin Moskovitz is worth 10.8 billion, never has to work again, can afford nearly anything he can desire, and can shape political outcomes by moving some money around. Boo hoo. To make 10.8 billion in a lifetime you'd need to make about $108,000 an hour. That's an abomination.
November 10, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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jacquilynne.bsky.social
#Trivia QOTD: What fifth -- and much better known -- name would needed to be added to complete this (generally agreed upon though certainly the subject of many disputes) list: Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes?
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Dustin Moskovitz and Cari Tuna have donated over $4 billion and commit to rapidly giving their wealth through Good Ventures and the Giving Pledge.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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uaetodaynews.bsky.social
Wealthy couple makes shock decision to give away $20 billion Facebook fortune

A high-powered couple is making the decision to give away much of their $20 billion fortune - and they're sharing exactly where they're putting the money. Cari Tuna, 40, is married to Facebook cofounder Dustin Moskovitz,…
Wealthy couple makes shock decision to give away $20 billion Facebook fortune
A high-powered couple is making the decision to give away much of their $20 billion fortune - and they're sharing exactly where they're putting the money. Cari Tuna, 40, is married to Facebook cofounder Dustin Moskovitz, and has been dubbed in a new profile by Forbes as 'one of the most generous philanthropists in the world.' In fact, the two are looking to give away as much of their fortune as they can.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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adamlafferty.bsky.social
55% of CEOs reported mental health struggles last year—higher than their employees.
Dustin Moskovitz called being CEO "exhausting" and stepped back.
Tennis stars ended their seasons at "breaking point."
The mask still fits. It just costs more than it pays.
November 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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indy.bsky.social
Stealing an articulation from Dustin Moskovitz, but Labour's over-usage of polls/focus groups is a great example of Goodhart's Law in action.
November 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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By: Mjreard on Thursday, November 6, 2025
12 Theses on EA
> This is a crosspost from my Substack, where people have been liking and commenting a bunch. I'm too busy during my self-imposed version of Inkhaven…
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November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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By: Bentham's Bulldog on Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Where To Give To Movement Building?
Effective altruism movement building seems potentially very high impact.  I remember once seeing estimates that each dollar spent in it raised many d…
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November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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By: Vasco Grilo🔸 on Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Think Globally, Act Irrationally: Recycling
This is a crosspost for Think Globally, Act Irrationally: Recycling by Michael Munger, which was originally published on Econlib on 2 July 2007. …
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November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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hlsclp.bsky.social
In #ThePractice: why should lawyers continue to think about moral philosophy? Are lawyers accountable to the public for the clients they represent? How should lawyers navigate the tension between personal morality and professional responsibility?

clp.law.harvard.edu/knowledge-hu...
Moral Agency - Harvard Law School Center on the Legal Profession
Harvard Law School
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November 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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buchikuma.bsky.social
記事の要約:記事は、効果的利他主義に焦点を当て、GiveWellのCEOであるElie Hassenfeldとのインタビューを通じて、$5,000で1人の命を救うことがどれだけコスト効果が高いかを説明しています。GiveWellは、寄付金を受け取り、それをマラリア予防や子供の死亡率低下などに役立てる慈善団体を支援しています。Hassenfeldは理論的な質問には興味を持たず、数値やデータに基づいたアプローチを重視しています。彼は寄付者に対して、$5,000で1人の命を救うことはお得だと信じるように説得し、透明性を重視しています。GiveWellは
March 28, 2024 at 9:21 AM
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rsilins-bsky.bsky.social
Not a Catholic, but this Pope strikes me as a person with a moral center, not that there is a lot of competition, these days.

His statements and philosophy make sense, (see above) and I respect his positions.

Refreshing. Uplifting, even.
November 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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givingmultiplier.bsky.social
The episode is hosted by Jacob Goldstein and features several other excellent guests, including Elie Hassenfeld (GiveWell), Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova ("Risky Business" podcast co-hosts).

Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
Get Happier, Help Others: Some Good Ideas About Giving
Podcast Episode · What's Your Problem? · 12/02/2024 · 51m
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December 10, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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captainruck.bsky.social
(same guy wrote a review of Michael Schur's book of moral philosophy, which is troubling exactly in the way you might expect it to be. cliffs notes: Schur can't see outside a lens of consumption and wants to find a set of rules that make him feel like a good person, rather than do good.)
A Few Scattered Thoughts On Perfection: Babalugats on HOW TO BE PERFECT | The-Solute
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November 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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h1ghfidelity.bsky.social
I recently listened to the What’s your Problem? interview with Elie Hassenfeld and thought ‚wouldn‘t it be awesome if there was a givewell.org for #climate?‘
Turns out there is! Thanks @heatmap.news for giving a shoutout to givinggreen.earth
December 29, 2024 at 2:42 PM
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protecttruth.bsky.social
Oh the Repub party does have donors

“The billionaires who donated more than Griffin for the 2024 US election were Mellon banking heir Timothy Mellon ($197M), Duck and E Uihlein of the shipping supplies company Uline Inc. ($133.8M), Elon Musk ($132.7M),& Vegas Sands owner Miriam Adelson ($132.4 M).”
Top 10 Individual Donors to Outside Spending Groups The top individuals who donated money to influence votes in the US federal election for 2024 Donor Total To Conservatives To Liberals 1 Timothy Mellon $197,003,300 $172,000,000 $O 2 Richard & Elizabeth Uihlein $133,800,891 $133,800,891 $O 3 Elon Musk $132,714,600 $132,714,600 $0 4 Miriam O. Adelson $132,395,000 $132,395,000 $O 5 Kenneth C. Griffin $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $0 6 Jeffrey S & Janine Yass $95,968,281 $95,168,281 $0 7 Paul E. Singer $58,650,000 $56,650,000 $0 8 Michael R. Bloomberg $46,076,784 $1,000,000 $42,576,784 9 Cari Tuna $38,000,000 $O $38,000,000 10 Stephen A. Schwarzman $36,175,000 $36,175,000 $
July 3, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Cari Tuna the real Soros?
protecttruth.bsky.social Eric Blair @protecttruth.bsky.social · Jul 3
Oh the Repub party does have donors

“The billionaires who donated more than Griffin for the 2024 US election were Mellon banking heir Timothy Mellon ($197M), Duck and E Uihlein of the shipping supplies company Uline Inc. ($133.8M), Elon Musk ($132.7M),& Vegas Sands owner Miriam Adelson ($132.4 M).”
Top 10 Individual Donors to Outside Spending Groups The top individuals who donated money to influence votes in the US federal election for 2024 Donor Total To Conservatives To Liberals 1 Timothy Mellon $197,003,300 $172,000,000 $O 2 Richard & Elizabeth Uihlein $133,800,891 $133,800,891 $O 3 Elon Musk $132,714,600 $132,714,600 $0 4 Miriam O. Adelson $132,395,000 $132,395,000 $O 5 Kenneth C. Griffin $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $0 6 Jeffrey S & Janine Yass $95,968,281 $95,168,281 $0 7 Paul E. Singer $58,650,000 $56,650,000 $0 8 Michael R. Bloomberg $46,076,784 $1,000,000 $42,576,784 9 Cari Tuna $38,000,000 $O $38,000,000 10 Stephen A. Schwarzman $36,175,000 $36,175,000 $
July 3, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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willounet.bsky.social
Damned, encore un coup de l'OPP (poke @josephjaccaz.bsky.social), heureusement que Richard est là pour révéler la supercherie!
Le grand mécène : Open Philanthropy Car derrière CIWF, comme derrière L214, on retrouve la même fondation américaine : Open Philanthropy, créée par Dustin Moskovitz, cofondateur de Facebook, et sa compagne Cari Tuna. Cette fortune colossale alimente depuis des années une galaxie d’organisations végans — The Humane League, ProVeg, Good Food Institute, Animal Equality, Mercy for Animals — toutes engagées dans la même croisade : remplacer l’élevage par les protéines végétales et la viande de culture. Le schéma est limpide : Open Philanthropy finance la production du message (CIWF). Puis sa diffusion médiatique (L214, Eurogroup for Animals, etc.). Enfin sa validation politique, via le lobbying à Bruxelles et les campagnes d’influence dans les médias. Le résultat : un éco-système militant déguisé en science. Une ONG publie, une autre relaie, un média répète, et tout ce petit monde se félicite mutuellement de “l’avancée des connaissances”. Le mot “étude” remplace le mot “militantisme”, et le financement privé se fond dans le décor du bien commun.
October 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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brighthink.bsky.social
We're really looking forward to welcoming David Edmonds to Brighton tomorrow night to discuss his new book, which traces the history of Peter Singer's controversial 1972 thought experiment and the birth of Effective Altruism

@davidedmonds100.bsky.social @princetonupress.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM