Peter Singer
Philosopher and a key figure in the effective altruism movement, whose biography is partially covered in Edmunds' new book.
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Videos Mentioning Peter Singer
Facts & Values: Clarifying the Moral Landscape (Episode #364)
Sam Harris
Ethicist whose arguments about maximizing global well-being are discussed.
The Drowning Child Problem
Sam Harris
Philosopher and a key figure in the effective altruism movement, whose biography is partially covered in Edmunds' new book.
Generosity, Cynicism, and the Future of Doing Good: A Conversation with Chris Anderson(Episode #349)
Sam Harris
Philosopher known for his work on ethics and effective altruism, mentioned as someone whose arguments are relevant to the discussion.
Animal Minds & Moral Truths: A Conversation with Peter Singer (Episode #342)
Sam Harris
Australian philosopher and professor of bioethics at Princeton, often called the father of the modern Animal Welfare movement. His seminal book 'Animal Liberation' is discussed, and he is also a founder of 'The Life You Can Save'.
Doing Good: A Conversation with William MacAskill (Episode #228)
Sam Harris
A philosopher whose arguments about moral obligation to give to the poor greatly influenced William MacAskill, particularly his 'shallow pond' thought experiment.
Jaron Lanier: Virtual Reality, Social Media & the Future of Humans and AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #218
Lex Fridman
An ethicist mentioned in the context of the 'circle of empathy', which he uses in the animal rights movement.
Why I Left Medicine... Forever
Ali Abdaal
Author whose book 'The Life You Can Save' is used to illustrate the concept of valuing all lives equally.
Making Sense Of Foundations of Morality
Sam Harris
Australian philosopher and ethicist, known for his work on practical ethics, particularly concerning animal rights, effective altruism, and global poverty. He is the creator of the 'shallow pond' thought experiment.
Moral Knowledge: A Conversation with Erik Hoel (Episode #305)
Sam Harris
Philosopher whose shallow pond thought experiment is a foundational inspiration for Effective Altruism.
Existential Risk: A Conversation with Toby Ord (Episode #208)
Sam Harris
Philosopher and influential figure in effective altruism, known for his work on global poverty and ethics.
Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War | Lex Fridman Podcast #336
Lex Fridman
Bioethicist at Princeton, mentioned for his controversial views that self-consciousness (and thus moral consideration) doesn't exist until age two and a half, potentially justifying infanticide.
Earning to Give: A Conversation with Sam Bankman-Fried
Sam Harris
Australian philosopher and a key figure in the effective altruism movement, who recommended Humanitix.
The Limits of Pleasure: A Conversation with Paul Bloom
Sam Harris
Philosopher known for his work on effective altruism and animal liberation.
Deep Learning State of the Art (2020)
Lex Fridman
Philosopher whose work on animal ethics is referenced when discussing the potential rights of AI.
Peter Singer: Suffering in Humans, Animals, and AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #107
Lex Fridman
Professor of bioethics at Bristol University, known for his work on animal liberation, extreme poverty, euthanasia, and effective altruism.
Can We Talk About Scary Ideas?: A Conversation with Singer, Minerva, and McMahan (Episode #245)
Sam Harris
Professor of bioethics at Princeton, author of 'Animal Liberation,' and focuses on practical ethics, global poverty, and effective altruism. He is a repeat guest on the podcast.
My $2.4m London Apartment Tour
Ali Abdaal
A philosopher mentioned for his book 'The Life You Can Save'.
Ezra Klein (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A philosopher known for his work on animal liberation, whose nuanced ideas on moral decision-making around diet are referenced by the host.
Will MacAskill Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An influential philosopher and author known for his arguments on the moral importance of non-human animals and fighting global poverty, challenging people to donate most of their income.
Alain de Botton Interview
Tim Ferriss
A utilitarian philosopher mentioned as an example of the kind of ethicist tech companies are hiring to advise on AI and autonomous vehicle decisions.
Will MacAskill of Effective Altruism Fame — The Value of Longtermism, AI, and How to Save the World
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Practical Ethics'.
THB that Modern Philanthropy is a Tool for Reputation Laundering Full Debate
OxfordUnion
A philosopher who argued that the ethical value of an action lies in its consequences for human well-being.