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Are some charities and causes more important than others?
When you donate $100, does it matter how much good it does? Research suggests that some charities can save a life with $5000 while others need $1,000,000 or more for the same impact. How should we think about this — is there a moral obligation to donate in the most cost-effective ways? Or are there other factors that are equally or more important?
Join us for this intimate, small-group conversation over complimentary drinks. After a 5-minute summary of optional background readings, we'll have an open and free-flowing conversation on charity and cost-effectiveness. No familiarity with the topic is needed — just curiosity and an open mind.
Optional readings:
Argues that thinking about cost-effectiveness is crucial (15 min read)
https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/research/the-moral-imperative-towards-cost-effectiveness
Suggests donating to causes that are most cost-effective and those that make us feel good, but doing so separately (10 min read)
https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/3p3CYauiX8oLjmwRF/purchase-fuzzies-and-utilons-separately
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