BEST INTRODUCTION TO EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM
Oxford professor William MacAskill lays out the principles of effective altruism and shows that when we use them correctly — when we apply the head and the heart to each of our altruistic endeavors — each of us has the power to do an astonishing amount of good.
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BEST INTRODUCTION TO EXISTENTIAL RISK
If all goes well, humans can look forward to a long, prosperous future. But this future may not happen due to extinction risks from which there is no return. Ord describes the science behind these, such as nuclear war, climate change, pandemics, or artificial intelligence. And, he outlines a path toward safeguarding humanity’s future.
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BEST INTRODUCTION TO CLEARER THINKING
In The Scout Mindset, Galef shows that what makes scouts better at getting things right isn't that they're smarter or more knowledgeable than everyone else. It's a handful of emotional skills, habits, and ways of looking at the world—that anyone can learn.
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You have about 80,000 hours in your career: 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year, for 40 years. This means your choice of career is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Make the right choices, and you can help solve some of the world’s most pressing problems, as well as have a more rewarding, interesting life. This guide aims to help you find a career you enjoy, you’re good at, and that tackles the world’s most pressing problems.
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There are many books about effective altruism, but if you're new to these ideas, we particularly recommend Doing Good Better and The Precipice.
