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  • EAG 2018 London: Against Malaria Foundation—What we do

    The Against Malaria Foundation is one of the most effective global health charities in the world, and the single most common donation target for EA Survey respondents (as of 2018). What makes this organization so special? How do they approach their work, and what challenges do they face? CEO Rob Mather answers these questions in this talk from EA Global 2018: London.

    You can read a transcript of this talk here:
    https://effectivealtruism.org/article…

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    Effective Altruism is a social movement dedicated to finding ways to do the most good possible, whether through charitable donations, career choices, or volunteer projects. EA Global conferences are gatherings for EAs to meet. You can also listen to this talk along with its accompanying video on YouTube.

    51 min
  • EAG 2018 London: How sure are we about this AI stuff?

    It is increasingly clear that artificial intelligence is poised to have a huge impact on the world, potentially of comparable magnitude to the agricultural or industrial revolutions. But what does that actually mean for us today? Should it influence our behavior? In this talk from EA Global 2018: London, Ben Garfinkel makes the case for measured skepticism.

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    https://www.effectivealtruism.org/art…

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    Effective Altruism is a social movement dedicated to finding ways to do the most good possible, whether through charitable donations, career choices, or volunteer projects. EA Global conferences are gatherings for EAs to meet. You can also listen to this talk along with its accompanying video on YouTube.

    30 min
  • EAG 2018 London: Using evidence for smart impact investing

    Using Evidence for Smart Impact Investing by Alix Peterson Zwane from EA Global 2018: London.

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    Effective Altruism is a social movement dedicated to finding ways to do the most good possible, whether through charitable donations, career choices, or volunteer projects. EA Global conferences are gatherings for EAs to meet. You can also listen to this talk along with its accompanying video on YouTube.

    32 min
  • EAG 2018 London: Fireside chat with Rachel Glennerster

    A fireside chat with Rachel Glennerster, moderated by Nathan Labenz, from EA Global 2018: London.

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    Effective Altruism is a social movement dedicated to finding ways to do the most good possible, whether through charitable donations, career choices, or volunteer projects. EA Global conferences are gatherings for EAs to meet. You can also listen to this talk along with its accompanying video on YouTube.

    1 hr 12 min
  • EAG 2018 London: Psychology of existential risk and long termism

    Psychology of Existential Risk and Long Termism by Stefan Schubert from EA Global 2018: London

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    Effective Altruism is a social movement dedicated to finding ways to do the most good possible, whether through charitable donations, career choices, or volunteer projects. EA Global conferences are gatherings for EAs to meet. You can also listen to this talk along with its accompanying video on YouTube.

    27 min
  • EAG 2018 London: Givewell incubation grants—Learning through grantmaking

    GiveWell Incubation Grants: Learning Through Grantmaking by Catherine Hollander at EA Global 2018: London.

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    Effective Altruism is a social movement dedicated to finding ways to do the most good possible, whether through charitable donations, career choices, or volunteer projects. EA Global conferences are gatherings for EAs to meet. You can also listen to this talk along with its accompanying video on YouTube.

    30 min
  • EAG 2018 London: Global Priorities Institute: Our goals and research

    Global Priorities Institute: Our Goals and Research by Will MacAskill, Rossa O’Keeffe-O’Donovan, & Andreas from EA Global 2018: London.

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    Effective Altruism is a social movement dedicated to finding ways to do the most good possible, whether through charitable donations, career choices, or volunteer projects. EA Global conferences are gatherings for EAs to meet. You can also listen to this talk along with its accompanying video on YouTube.

    1 hr 3 min
  • EAG 2018 London: How corporate reform is changing the landscape for animals

    How Corporate Reform is Changing the Landscape for Animals by Vicky Bond from EA Global 2018: London.

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    Effective Altruism is a social movement dedicated to finding ways to do the most good possible, whether through charitable donations, career choices, or volunteer projects. EA Global conferences are gatherings for EAs to meet. You can also listen to this talk along with its accompanying video on YouTube.

    25 min
  • EAG 2018 London: How to avoid accidentally having a negative impact with your project

    How to Avoid Accidentally Having a Negative Impact with Your Project by Max Dalton and Jonas Vollmer from EA Global 2018: London.

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    Effective Altruism is a social movement dedicated to finding ways to do the most good possible, whether through charitable donations, career choices, or volunteer projects. EA Global conferences are gatherings for EAs to meet. You can also listen to this talk along with its accompanying video on YouTube.

    26 min
  • EAG 2018 London: Risks from great power conflicts

    Risks from Great Power Conflicts by Brian Tse from EA Global 2018: London.

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    Effective Altruism is a social movement dedicated to finding ways to do the most good possible, whether through charitable donations, career choices, or volunteer projects. EA Global conferences are gatherings for EAs to meet. You can also listen to this talk along with its accompanying video on YouTube.

    28 min

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