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One reason for the poverty/giving disconnect is that our brains are not equipped to focus on multiple variables simultaneously, so we prioritize those needing immediate attention.…
There is a disconnect for many of us between the supreme moral value we place on human life and the way we are able to tune…
Since committing to effective altruism in 2013, I have given away thousands of dollars to many different charities. Looking back on 2015, how did I do?
Effective donors are confident that they give to the right causes, the right amount, and that they are getting what they paid for with their generosity…
A Giving Game is a great approach to sharing this side of your life in a non-confrontational way with people to whom you are close. It…
After traversing the countryside and cityscapes of Japan through blistering summer heat and frosty autumn winds for three months, I began to wonder if there are…
In the effective giving community, happiness is a hot topic. Effective givers aren’t just excited about giving to make others happy. They’re also excited about the…
Even after narrowing your options down to highly-effective charities, there are plenty of organizations worthy of your support. So how do you choose? I'll tell you…
According to a report recently released by Atlas of Giving, after a stellar year of charitable donations in 2014, the outlook for this year is less…
Barbara Bonner’s book Inspiring Generosity is a delightful combination of inspiring quotes about generosity and truly inspiring stories about people who exemplify generosity. Each quote reveals…
Charity is a two-way life-affirming act. Those who seek to aid others are habitually rescued by the very people they try to save. Humanity needs a…
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