Effective altruism: Ten global problems
80,000 Hours, 2021
Abstract
This document presents ten episodes from The 80,000 Hours Podcast, curated to introduce listeners to the ten global problems the effective altruism community seeks to solve. The podcast, a collaboration between 80,000 Hours and the Centre for Effective Altruism, explores different approaches to tackling these issues, including education in the developing world, climate change, pandemics, criminal justice reform, factory farming, artificial intelligence, existential risks, and wild animal suffering. The episodes feature interviews with experts in these fields, providing insights into the most pressing challenges facing humanity and potential solutions. The document aims to provide a quick overview of the effective altruism community’s work, serving as a starting point for those interested in exploring the movement further. – AI-generated abstract
