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macaskill-definition
Assertion
MacAskill defines effective altruism as the use of evidence and careful reasoning to work out how to maximize the good with a given unit of resources, combined with action based on those findings.
Quote
effective altruism is about using evidence and reason to figure out how to benefit others as much as possible, and taking action on that basis
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