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Effective altruism and the human mind : the clash between impact and intuition /

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"Humans are more altruistic than one might think. Many of us want to have a positive impact on the world. We donate to charity, volunteer for a good cause, or choose a career to make a difference. Annual US donations sum to $500 billion-about 2% of GDP-and no less than 25% of Americans voluntee...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Oxford University Press
Other Authors: Schubert, Stefan (Editor), Caviola, Lucius (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Subjects:
Altruism.
Helping behavior.
Altruisme.
Comportement d'aide.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Part 1: obstacles
  • The norms of giving
  • Neglecting the stakes
  • Distant causes and nearsighted feelings
  • Tough prioritizing
  • Misconceptions about effectiveness
  • Part 2: interventions
  • Information, nudging, and incentives
  • Finding the enthusiasts
  • Fundamental value change
  • Effective altruism for mortals.