'Effective Altruism' has been touted by tech stars from Sam Bankman-Fried to Elon Musk. Here's how it started and how it's going after FTX's implosion.

Jan 8 2023 by Business Insider

 
Sam Bankman-Fried has long been a vocal proponent of EA.

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Effective altruism is a social movement that relies on evidence and reasoning to figure out the best ways to help others. Its supporters include major Silicon Valley tech personalities like Elon Musk, Sam Bankman-Fried, and Peter Thiel. Amid the fallout of FTX and Alameda Research, more people are questioning its true value.

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