Special report | Nerds and cool kids
The “effective altruism” movement is louder than it is large
And there are big questions about whether it will continue
Giving to others is often prompted by emotion, compassion or personal connection. But one newish strand of Western philanthropy has made a name for itself by trying to do away with the emotional side of giving. “Effective altruism” is characterised by a particular reliance on data and logic.
This article appeared in the Special report section of the print edition under the headline “Nerds and cool kids”
From the January 13th 2024 edition
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