Cari Tuna and Dustin Moskovitz: young Silicon Valley billionaires pioneer new approach to philanthropy

Abstract

Dustin Moskovitz and Cari Tuna, a young Silicon Valley couple worth billions, decided to give away most of their fortune to philanthropy. They embarked on a years-long, studied consideration of what causes to invest in, and how to make the most meaningful impact with their resources. They developed a unique approach, which they termed “effective altruism,” involving extensive research, data collection, and evaluation to identify the most promising opportunities for making a difference. Their approach seeks to prioritize maximizing the benefits to humanity, considering factors such as the number of lives affected and the potential for long-term impact. – AI-generated abstract.