altruism
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She is also the author of the upcoming book "Your Brain on Altruism: The Power of Connection and Community During Times of Crisis."
From Salon • Sep. 2, 2025
"Altruism is something that really interests me so I wanted to try it."
From BBC • Jan. 1, 2023
The fund was led partly by Will MacAskill, a founder of the Center for Effective Altruism, as well as other key figures in the movement.
From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022
The Centre for Effective Altruism, of which MacAskill is the chair, says it’s devoted to “using evidence and reason to figure out how to benefit others as much as possible.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2022
So saying, he sprang to his feet, Egoism in triumph, Altruism put to inglorious rout.
From Overshadowed A Novel by Griggs, Sutton E. (Sutton Elbert)
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