First, find out how you can do the most good. Second, do it! That’s how philosophy professor William McAskill sums up Effective Altruism. But that is easier said than done. What is meant by saying “most”? Effective altruists try to answer this question with cost-benefit calculations. By that, they aim to detect the most cost-effective … Continue reading What Is Effective Altruism and Why Is It Important?