Timeline of effective altruism

Abstract

The effective altruism (EA) movement is a philosophy and social movement that applies evidence and reason to solve the world’s most pressing problems. This timeline covers the history of EA, starting with the publication of Peter Singer’s essay “Famine, Affluence, and Morality” in 1972. It includes key events and developments, such as the founding of organizations like GiveWell, the Future of Humanity Institute, and the Centre for Effective Altruism, as well as notable publications and conferences. It concludes with ongoing discussions and debates within the EA community, such as the focus on animal welfare and systemic change. – AI-generated abstract.