Chapter
How to Make Charity More Effective
56:04 - 1:01:01 (04:57)
Oliver Ashby discusses how charities can be more effective by standardizing donation amounts and using positive reinforcement rather than guilt-inducing advertising.
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Negative reinforcement, such as using horrific images and painting a bleak picture of people in poor countries, can deter people from getting involved with charities.
56:04 - 59:03 (02:59)
Summary
Negative reinforcement, such as using horrific images and painting a bleak picture of people in poor countries, can deter people from getting involved with charities. Positive reinforcement, where consistent feedback is given and the people who are benefited are visible, can make charitable giving an ongoing positive experience.
ChapterHow to Make Charity More Effective
Episode#120: Will MacAskill on Effective Altruism, Y Combinator, and Artificial Intelligence
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker suggests that charities should publicly set a standard amount of donation for their cause, instead of constantly asking for less and less.
59:05 - 1:01:01 (01:56)
Summary
The speaker suggests that charities should publicly set a standard amount of donation for their cause, instead of constantly asking for less and less. Additionally, leveraging peer pressure may help increase positive impact while reducing the costs of soliciting donations.