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The Economist calls effective altruism this century's biggest idea

Original: Effective altruism is this century's biggest idea Article URL: https://www. economist.com/leaders/2026/10/ 01/effective-

The Economist has published a leader arguing that effective altruism is the biggest idea of this century, championing its evidence-based approach to charitable giving and doing the most good possible. The article is being shared and discussed among technology and startup circles online, where the movement has long had a strong following.

Why now: A high-profile Economist editorial reignites debate over effective altruism, a movement closely tied to the tech world.

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• Effective altruism is this century's biggest idea Article URL: https://www. economist.com/leaders/2026/10/ 01/effective-altruism-is-this-centurys-biggest-idea Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9921310 Points: 3 # Comments: 0 https://www.… · techwire@gamefan.net · 2

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