A radical reassessment of how we can most effectively help others by a rising star of philosophy and leading social entrepreneur.'A surprising and often counterintuitive look at the best ways to make a difference...MacAskill is that rarest of beasts: a do-gooder who uses his head more than his heart.'SUNDAY TIMESMost of us want to make a difference. We donate to charity,buy Fairtrade coffee,or try to cut down on our carbon emissions. Rarely do we know if we're really helping,and despite our best intentions,our actions can have ineffective - and sometimes downright harmful - outcomes. Confronting this problem,William MacAskill developed the concept of effective altruism,a practical,data-driven approach which shows that each of us has the power to do an astonishing amount of good,given the right information. His conclusions are often surprising; by examining the charities we give to,the goods we buy and the careers we pursue,Doing Good Better is a fascinating and original guide which shows how,through simple actions,you can improve thousands of lives - including your own.'A data nerd after my own heart.'BILL GATES'Required reading for anyone interested in making the world better.'STEVEN LEVITT,co-author of Freakonomics'Effective altruism - efforts that actually help people rather than making youfeel good or helping you show off - is one of the great new ideas ofthe 21st century. Doing Good Better is the definitive guide to this exciting new movement.'STEVEN PINKER,author of The Better Angels of Our Nature
Publisher: Guardian Faber PublishingISBN: 9781783350513Number of pages: 336Weight: 279 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 20 mmEdition: Main
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