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The Trolley Scenario and Donating to Charity with Sam Harris
24:34 - 31:54 (07:20)
In a Q&A with Sam Harris, the question is posed as to why more people don't donate to charity, specifically to fight global poverty. The fear of opening the floodgates and the belief that if one donates to save one child, they must donate to save as many as they can afford are discussed in relation to the "trolley scenario."
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Philosophy podcaster Tamler Sommers shares his top two influential philosophers, Derek Parfit and Peter Singer discussing the challenges to the concept of self and the moral importance of non-human animals.
24:34 - 25:55 (01:21)
Summary
Philosophy podcaster Tamler Sommers shares his top two influential philosophers, Derek Parfit and Peter Singer discussing the challenges to the concept of self and the moral importance of non-human animals.
ChapterThe Trolley Scenario and Donating to Charity with Sam Harris
Episode#120: Will MacAskill on Effective Altruism, Y Combinator, and Artificial Intelligence
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The episode discusses the ethics of donating to charity, inspired by the works of philosopher Peter Singer.
25:56 - 28:12 (02:16)
Summary
The episode discusses the ethics of donating to charity, inspired by the works of philosopher Peter Singer. The debate includes whether donating to charities that help those in developing countries is morally equivalent to rescuing a drowning child in front of oneself.
ChapterThe Trolley Scenario and Donating to Charity with Sam Harris
Episode#120: Will MacAskill on Effective Altruism, Y Combinator, and Artificial Intelligence
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
As we encounter more real-life impacts of thought exercises like the trolley scenario, philosophy becomes more relevant in programming AI and autonomous vehicles.
28:13 - 29:38 (01:25)
Summary
As we encounter more real-life impacts of thought exercises like the trolley scenario, philosophy becomes more relevant in programming AI and autonomous vehicles. The question of whether or not to sacrifice one life to save many others raises ethical and moral concerns that must be addressed.
ChapterThe Trolley Scenario and Donating to Charity with Sam Harris
Episode#120: Will MacAskill on Effective Altruism, Y Combinator, and Artificial Intelligence
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Many people are afraid of opening the floodgates when donating to charity, as it raises the question of why they're only donating to one cause instead of all of them.
29:39 - 31:54 (02:15)
Summary
Many people are afraid of opening the floodgates when donating to charity, as it raises the question of why they're only donating to one cause instead of all of them. This can lead to guilt and burnout for those who work in nonprofits and may cause people to not donate at all.