Deeper Dive - What is Effective Altruism? - March 21, 2023

Peter Singer's big idea tries to recast philanthropy

Peter Singer is a philosopher and professor of bioethics at Princeton University who has gained recognition for his work on effective altruism. Effective altruism is a philosophy and social movement that seeks to improve the world through rational decision-making and evidence-based approaches to charitable giving and advocacy. Singer is considered one of the key figures in the effective altruism movement, and his work has been influential in shaping the movement's values and goals.