This spring saw a team of amateur ultramarathon runners take a challenge of epic proportions. HOME RUN was a self-initiated and organised event wherein the four…
The title’s a bit of a non sequitur, but it’s true. In short, I’ve been so compelled by The Life You Can Save’s mission and premise…
By Walter Cohen Why did I start giving to “The Life You Can Save?” Two reasons. First, its executive director, Charlie Bresler, is my oldest and…
I’ve been making playful things all my life. Playful videos, playful music, playful performances. I have a deep drive to rejoice in nonsense, to celebrate the…
“Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must…
My journey toward understanding altruism better began with my father. I was fortunate enough to learn many habits of financial generosity and honesty from him, but…
I have always wanted to make a difference. I think most people do. As a young teenager, I remember giving away all my Christmas money after…
I began to think about effective altruism a few years ago when I read Poor Economics, a book by two MIT economists on “the surprising truth…
Did you have a defining moment when extreme poverty slapped you in the face and woke you up? Perhaps an epiphany of sorts. When I was…
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