My ranking (places 1 and 2 are very close, and the other two I really can’t pick between)
1) I really like throwaway account’s approach, and I think that article is, at core, the best explanatory/introductory tool.
But I think it’s a lot less polished than it could be.
2)How Greedy Bastards Have Helped More People Than Mother Theresa: Needs a better name IMO. But it starts with a story, and that’s good. It makes it’s point well, and the story helps it stick. I got interested in optimal philanthropy through reading about Warren Buffet.
3a)How to save the world is a good checklist of things, but as a tool to persuade people they should care about efficient charity, and especially as a tool for the world outside LessWrong, it’s really lacking.
3b)efficient charity It’s narritive is one of evolutionary biology. On the right site, it would be great. On most sites: the first few paragraphs are a liability. If it got stuck straight into make-a-wish foundation Vs. childrens lives comparison it’d have more impact IMO.
My ranking (places 1 and 2 are very close, and the other two I really can’t pick between)
1) I really like throwaway account’s approach, and I think that article is, at core, the best explanatory/introductory tool. But I think it’s a lot less polished than it could be.
2)How Greedy Bastards Have Helped More People Than Mother Theresa: Needs a better name IMO. But it starts with a story, and that’s good. It makes it’s point well, and the story helps it stick. I got interested in optimal philanthropy through reading about Warren Buffet.
3a)How to save the world is a good checklist of things, but as a tool to persuade people they should care about efficient charity, and especially as a tool for the world outside LessWrong, it’s really lacking.
3b)efficient charity It’s narritive is one of evolutionary biology. On the right site, it would be great. On most sites: the first few paragraphs are a liability. If it got stuck straight into make-a-wish foundation Vs. childrens lives comparison it’d have more impact IMO.