Introduction to Effective Altruism

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

What is effective altruism? | Effective Altruism What is effective altruism? Contents Introduction What are some examples of effective altruism in practice? Preventing the next pandemic Providing basic medical supplies in poor countries Helping to create the field of AI alignment research Ending factory farming Improving decision-making What principles unite effective altruism? How can you take action? Introduction Effective altruism is a project that aims to find the best ways to help others, and put them into practice. It’s both a research field , which aims to identify the world’s most pres

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