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Effective altruism was the favoured creed of Sam Bankman-Fried. Can it survive his fall?

18 mins | Jan 12, 2024
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From Oxford University to Silicon Valley, the 'do good' philosophy of effective altruism has enjoyed an improbable rise — but now faces an uncertain future. Martin Sandbu explores how questions linger about its impact, especially given its association with wealthy individuals and how recent crises challenge its principles. Read by Jonathan Booth.

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