This week, we're learning how science can boost the effectiveness of philanthropy. We'll talk to philosophy professor William MacAskill about his book "Doing Good Better: Effective Altruism and How You Can Make a Difference." And we'll speak to education researcher Brendan Rigby about the ethics and impact of "voluntourism."

This week, we're learning how science can boost the effectiveness of philanthropy. We'll talk to philosophy professor William MacAskill about his book "Doing Good Better: Effective Altruism and How You Can Make a Difference." And we'll speak to education researcher Brendan Rigby about the ethics and impact of "voluntourism."

This week, we're learning how science can boost the effectiveness of philanthropy. We'll talk to philosophy professor&nbsp;William MacAskill about his book "Doing Good Better:&nbsp;Effective Altruism and How You Can Make a Difference."&nbsp;And we'll speak to education researcher Brendan Rigby about the ethics and impact of "voluntourism."

#344 Effective Altruism

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#344 Effective Altruism

#344 Effective Altruism