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EdmondDantes_

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6. That's my opinion of it as well

Reply to mwmisses4289 (Reply #5)

Sat Mar 28, 2026, 12:36 PM

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In theory there's a better side, and yes targeting donations to groups that are being the most productive is a good thing, but from the ones I've seen and the rationalist movement it's related to, I'm pretty sure most of them are just high on their own supply of how much better they are than others.

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I remember him Yeller Friday #1

What on earth is "effective altruism"? mwmisses4289 Friday #2

Just a feel-good phrase. Like trump's "affordability". erronis Friday #3

It's a theory on social good EdmondDantes_ Friday #4

Thank you for that explanation. mwmisses4289 Saturday #5

That's my opinion of it as well EdmondDantes_ Saturday #6