RESOURCES
Learn more about increasing your social impact by leveraging the insights of the effective altruism community.
The Effective Altruism Handbook
Effective altruism (EA) is an ongoing project to find the best ways to do good, and put them into practice.
This series of articles will introduce you to some of the core thinking tools behind effective altruism, share some of the arguments about which global problems are most pressing, and help you to reflect on how you personally can contribute.
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Work out where you can have the largest social impact with your career
You have about 80,000 hours in your career, so your career choices are among the most important decisions you’ll ever make. The 80,000 hours team have dedicated their careers to helping you find a career you enjoy, you’re good at, and that tackles the world’s most pressing problems.
What are the most important
moral problems of our time?
Watch this TED Talk by Oxford moral philosopher Will MacAskill
about how we should prioritize tackling problems to have the largest social impact.
The Most Impactful Charities of 2022:
donating your money effectively
See this article describing the diverse charities, research causes, and relief funds which have the highest impact. The quality of charities can vary widely, so learning about hallmarks of an effective charity is key to donating wisely.