Effective Altruism and Its Impacts

The video explores the concept of altruism, starting with a 1970s article that discusses moral obligations for affluent individuals to help others. It introduces the effective altruism movement, which emphasizes maximizing the impact of charitable actions. The video also shares the story of Zelkovinsky, who donated his wealth and a kidney, illustrating extreme altruism. It highlights the role of high net worth individuals in philanthropy and addresses concerns about inequality. The video encourages thoughtful giving and suggests that altruism can lead to personal happiness.

What moral analogy is used to explain the obligation to help others?

• Feeding a hungry person

• Rescuing a drowning child

• Helping an elderly person cross the street

• Donating to a charity

What is the main goal of the effective altruism movement?

• To donate as much money as possible

• To support only environmental causes

• To be as effective as possible in altruistic efforts

• To focus on local charities

What extreme act of altruism did Zell Kravinsky perform?

• Donated a kidney to a stranger

• Started a charity

• Donated all his wealth

• Volunteered at a homeless shelter

What is the estimated risk Zell Kravinsky took by donating a kidney?

• 1 in 10,000

• 1 in 100

• 1 in 1,000

• 1 in 4,000

Why is it important to research charities before donating?

• To find the charity with the most volunteers

• To avoid donating to international causes

• To make sure donations are used effectively

• To ensure the charity is popular

What is the suggested approach to making everyday purchases?

• Always buy from local stores

• Purchase without research

• Research to find the best value

• Buy the most expensive option

What is the cost of raising a guide dog in the US, as mentioned in the video?

• $20,000

• $10,000

• $30,000

• $40,000

What is a common criticism of effective altruism?

• It discourages small donations

• It focuses too much on local issues

• It does not address wealth inequality

• It only supports environmental causes

What is a benefit of giving, according to the video?

• It guarantees financial returns

• It leads to happiness

• It increases social status

• It ensures tax deductions

What is a key argument against the criticism of effective altruism?

• It ignores global issues

• It only benefits wealthy individuals

• It raises the minimum standard of living

• It focuses on short-term solutions