Effective Altruism: A Philosophy That is Transforming the Way We Give

Data-Driven Giving is Logical, but is it Wise?

Newton (1795) by William Blake. The famous scientist is depicted as narrowly focused and oblivious. Blake’s opposition to scientific materialism is well known. He wrote, “Art is the Tree of Life. Science is the Tree of Death.” (Public Domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons)

It feels good when you give to charity, doesn’t it?

It’s different, though, from showing generosity to a friend. Few of us know or check where or how that money is being spent.