(NOTE: This post was made under Animal Charity Evaluators’ previous name, Effective Animal Activism.)
The concept of effective altruism is one of the most important aspects of what we do here at Effective Animal Activism [now Animal Charity Evaluators]. It isn’t enough to just do good; … Read more
Effective Altruism
It is Effectiveness, not Overhead, that Matters
Would you rather help prevent one animal from suffering or 200 animals, if it took the same effort?
Let’s say you recognize that giving to charities can make a profound impact on animals and perhaps you even believe it’s morally the right thing to do. … Read more
On Triage
Effective altruism focuses on efficiency. Any action that fails to effect the maximum possible benefit is considered suboptimal. But isn’t this standard for use of one’s time and money too harsh? As long as one is making some sort of positive impact on the world, … Read more