Effective Altruism Speaker Event - Marcus A. Davis From Rethink Priorities
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Join Effective Altruism Chicago for a talk with Marcus A. Davis, CEO and co-founder of Rethink Priorities, one of the leading research organizations in the effective altruism ecosystem. Rethink Priorities focuses on identifying high-impact, neglected opportunities across cause areas such as global health, animal welfare, and long-term risks, helping funders and organizations allocate resources more effectively.
This event takes place on Tuesday, May 19th. Doors Open at 6 but the talk won't start until around 7.
In this talk, Marcus will share insights from Rethink Priorities’ latest work, including:
- A new cross-cause fund designed to allocate resources across multiple cause areas
- The Donor Compass, a tool that helps individuals match their values and beliefs to recommended giving strategies
- His own takes on cause prioritization, tradeoffs, and how to think about doing good under uncertainty
This session will be especially valuable for anyone interested in:
- How to compare very different causes (e.g., global health vs. AI risk vs. animal welfare)
- Turning philosophical views into practical donation decisions
- What cutting-edge EA research suggests about where additional funding can have the greatest impact
About the speaker
Marcus A. Davis is the CEO and co-founder of Rethink Priorities, which he launched in 2018. He previously co-founded Charity Entrepreneurship and Charity Science Health, where he worked on evaluating global poverty interventions and scaling high-impact charities. His work focuses on using rigorous research to help decision-makers direct resources toward the most effective opportunities to improve the world.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please reach out to effectivealtruismchicago@gmail.com