Are there concepts in Effective Altruism you’re confused about or just want to understand more fully? Or are you particularly good at explaining all things EA? Join our foundational topics group and discuss a different theme each month!
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For those new to effective altruism, here are a couple of good introductions. In short, EA is about using evidence to carefully analyze how, given limited resources, we can help others the *most*. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48VAQtGmfWY
Monthly Foundational Topics—EA Discussion Group: Impact Distributions
Are there concepts in Effective Altruism you’re confused about or just want to understand more fully? Or are you particularly good at explaining all things EA? Join our foundational topics group and discuss a different theme each month!
This December, we will discuss common EA talking points around impact distributions. We will review heavy/fat tails and what they might mean for our donations and careers. For an optional introduction to the topic, please refer to the following articles: Differences in impact (1 minute) https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/s/x3KXkiAQ6NH8WLbkW/p/eNwfbeZmzaHnmAaAj Comparing charities: How big is the difference? (7 minutes) https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/s/x3KXkiAQ6NH8WLbkW/p/euBJ4rgfhZBkmBDRT
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Please find all EA NYC event information—including our Code of Conduct, food policy, covid policy, and information on past and future events—here on our website:
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For those new to effective altruism, here are a couple of good introductions. In short, EA is about using evidence to carefully analyze how, given limited resources, we can help others the *most*. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48VAQtGmfWY