Doing Good Better: William MacAskill on ‘Effective Altruism’ & How To Maximize Positive Global Impact

Doing Good Better: William MacAskill on ‘Effective Altruism’ & How To Maximize Positive Global Impact

Most of us want to do good. We devote our precious time to causes we deem worthy. We donate our precious funds to charities that appear to make a difference. We pursue careers we consider meaningful, and patronize businesses and buy products we believe make the world a better place. Unfortunately, we often base these decisions on assumptions and emotions rather than facts. As a result, even our best intentions often lead to ineffective—and sometimes downright harmful—outcomes. So how can we do better? In an effort to determine a career personally optimized for maximum positive impact, Professor William MacAskill began to ask himself this very question. While a young researcher at Oxford, he discovered that much of the potential for change was being squandered by lack of information, bad data, and our own prejudice. As an antidote, he and his colleagues developed a modality of thought that would later birth the movement known today as effective altruism: a practical, data-driven approach to “doing good” that proffers the best options to make a tremendous positive difference. In other words, “doing good” (or a well-intentioned act aimed at doing good) is not enough. We must do good better. William is a 28-year old Scottish born scholar and author who is associate professor of Philosophy at Lincoln College Oxford. Previous to this chair, William was a research fellow in philosophy from Emanuel College at Cambridge and a Fullbright scholar at Princeton. If all of this still fails to impress, while still in his twenties (because after all he is still in his twenties), William co-founded 2 successful non-profits, which combined have raised over $400 million in lifetime pledged donations to charity and helped to spark the effective altruism movement: * 80000hours.org is an extremely cool and impressive ethical careers advisory service – sort of like an altruistic AI online career counselor — which provides research and advice on how you can best make a difference through your professional life. * Giving What We Can encourages people to commit to give at least 10% of their income to the most effective charities. Walking his talk, William has officially pledged to donate any and all earned income in excess of $35K USD to such effective charities. This makes for a very interesting line of questioning during today's conversation. William shares his ideas — some of which are controversial and at times iconoclastic — as a contributor to The Atlantic and in several prominent international publications (see below show notes) and he and his organizations have been featured in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, NPR, and TED, among other media outlets. Although William lives in Oxford, I was able to sit down with him in Silicon Valley a few weeks ago as his noon-profit 80000hours.org was one of the very first non-profits ever invited to participate in the highly prestigious accelerator program hosted by prominent seed venture fund Y Combinator. For context, this is the fund and program that launched companies like Dropbox, AirBnB, and Reddit among many others. William recently released his first book, Doing Good Better:...

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Filmmaker Max Joseph on Failure, Happiness, & Finding Your Creative Voice

Filmmaker Max Joseph on Failure, Happiness, & Finding Your Creative Voice

Max Joseph is a filmmaker, digital content creator, and former co-host of MTV’s Catfish. This conversation explores Max’s journey through the evolving media landscape and his search for creative fulfillment and happiness. We discuss his experience directing a Hollywood feature, the aftermath of a high-profile box office disappointment, and his new YouTube series on the science of well-being. He shares insights on straddling traditional and new media, creative struggles, the neuroscience of happiness, and the importance of connection. Max is a thoughtful, vulnerable storyteller. And this conversation is a reflection of resilience and creative reinvention. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  Eight Sleep: Use code RICHROLL to get $350 OFF Pod 4 Ultra👉 eightsleep.com/richroll Roka: Unlock 20% OFF your order with code RICHROLL 👉ROKA.com/RICHROLL Bon Charge: Use code RICHROLL to save 15% OFF 👉boncharge.com Waking Up: Get a FREE month, plus $30 OFF 👉wakingup.com/RICHROLL Whoop: Unlock the best version of yourself  👉join.whoop.com/roll This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp: Listeners get 10% off their first month 👉BetterHelp.com/RICHROLL Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

15 Heinä 20242h 13min

The Neuroscience Of Elite Performance: Cognitive Strategies For Success In Sport & Life With Dr. David Spindler

The Neuroscience Of Elite Performance: Cognitive Strategies For Success In Sport & Life With Dr. David Spindler

Dr. David Spindler is a high-performance cognitive specialist who works with world-class athletes, including 35-time Tour de France stage winner Mark Cavendish. This conversation explores the intersection of neuroscience and elite athletic performance. We discuss David’s work with top cyclists, the science of “happy watts,” and how trust and oxytocin impact team dynamics. David shares insights on mental health in pro sports, the importance of precision over perfection, and strategies for cognitive optimization applicable to all. David is a pioneering force in sports psychology. And this conversation is a masterclass in the science of peak performance. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  LMNT: Get a FREE Sample Pack with any drink mix purchase 👉 drinkLMNT.com/RICHROLL Inside Tracker: Use code RICHROLL at checkout and enjoy 10% OFF the InsideTracker Subscription and any plan 👉insidetracker.com/richroll  On: Enter RichRoll10 at the checkout to get 10% OFF your first order 👉on.com/richroll Bon Charge: Use code RICHROLL to save 15% OFF 👉boncharge.com Go Brewing: Use the code Rich Roll for 15% OFF your first purchase 👉 gobrewing.com  Momentous: Save up to 36% OFF Protein or Creatine + 20% OFF all of my favorite products 👉 livemomentous.com/richroll  Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

11 Heinä 20242h 2min

Eating Cultivated Meat: Dr. Uma Valeti’s Moonshot To Engineer The Future Of Food & End Factory Farming

Eating Cultivated Meat: Dr. Uma Valeti’s Moonshot To Engineer The Future Of Food & End Factory Farming

Dr. Uma Valeti is the founder and CEO of UPSIDE Foods, pioneering the cultivated meat revolution. This conversation explores the cutting-edge world of growing real meat from animal cells without industrial farming. We discuss Uma’s journey from cardiologist to food tech innovator, the science behind cultivated meat, and its potential to address global food security and environmental challenges. Along the way, I stepped out of my 17-year vegan comfort zone to taste-test UPSIDE’s cultivated chicken products. Uma is a visionary. And this conversation is mind-expanding. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  AG1: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs 👉 drinkAG1.com/richroll Waking Up: Unlock a FREE month, plus $30 OFF 👉 wakingup.com/RICHROLL On: Enter RichRoll10 at the checkout to get 10% OFF your first order 👉 on.com/richroll Birch: Get 25% off ALL mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows 👉 BirchLiving.com/richroll Squarespace: Use offer code RichRoll to save 10% off 👉 Squarespace.com/RichRoll  Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

8 Heinä 20242h 17min

Michael Chernow Is A Creature Of Habit: A Story of Sobriety, Resilience & Redemption

Michael Chernow Is A Creature Of Habit: A Story of Sobriety, Resilience & Redemption

Michael Chernow is a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and the founder of Kreatures of Habit.   This conversation explores Michael’s cinematic journey of sobriety, resilience, and redemption. We discuss his traumatic childhood, the depths of his addiction, the heights of culinary success, and how fitness and recovery eclipsed a life beyond his dreams. Michael emphasizes the power of daily habits, morning routines, stacking small wins, and breathwork in his transformative process. With no-nonsense insights, Michael discusses healing one’s inner child and his unwavering belief that anyone can change their life—no matter how far gone they think they are. Michael is an incredible individual. And this conversation is powerful. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  Seed: Use code RICHROLL25 for 25% OFF your first order 👉 seed.com/RichRoll  On: Enter RichRoll10 at the checkout to get 10% OFF your first order 👉on.com/richroll Momentous: Save up to 36% OFF Protein or Creatine + 20% OFF all of my favorite products 👉 livemomentous.com/richroll  This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp: Listeners get 10% OFF their first month 👉BetterHelp.com/RICHROLL Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

1 Heinä 20242h 49min

The New Science Of Intuition: Neuroscientist Joel Pearson On Leveraging The Unconscious Mind For Better Decisions & Actions

The New Science Of Intuition: Neuroscientist Joel Pearson On Leveraging The Unconscious Mind For Better Decisions & Actions

Dr. Joel Pearson is a cognitive neuroscientist, author of “The Intuition Toolkit,” and a pioneer in objectively measuring human intuition. This conversation explores the fascinating science behind intuition, revealing its influential role in decision-making. We discuss Joel’s groundbreaking research, the SMILE framework for cultivating reliable intuition, the hidden benefits of aphantasia, the illusion of free will, and the manipulative influence of AI on our choices. This conversation is itself a toolkit—covering the difference between intuition, instinct, and impulse; what influences the reliability of intuition; and when to use or avoid it. I greatly admire Joel’s work in understanding the mind and consciousness, which tackles the root of humanity’s most fundamental problems. It will change the way you think about gut feelings. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  Seed: Use code RICHROLL25 for 25% OFF your first order 👉seed.com/RichRoll  Roka: Unlock 20% OFF your order with code RICHROLL 👉ROKA.com/RICHROLL Go Brewing: use the code Rich Roll for 15% OFF 👉gobrewing.com  Waking Up: Get a FREE month, plus $30 OFF  👉wakingup.com/RICHROLL  Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉richroll.com/sponsors Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

24 Kesä 20241h 54min

Your Brain On Food: Dr. Uma Naidoo On The Intersection Of Nutrition & Mental Health

Your Brain On Food: Dr. Uma Naidoo On The Intersection Of Nutrition & Mental Health

Dr. Uma Naidoo is a nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. This conversation explores the intersection between food and mood, with Dr. Naidoo sharing her expertise on how what we eat impacts our mental well-being. We discuss the gut-brain connection, foods that fight anxiety and depression, practical nutrition tips, and much more. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Naidoo provides actionable advice and fascinating insights into the world of nutritional psychiatry. Dr. Naidoo is a true pioneer in this field. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in using food as medicine for the mind. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  Bon Charge: Use code RICHROLL to save 15% OFF 👉boncharge.com On: Enter RichRoll10 at the checkout to get 10% OFF your first order 👉on.com/richroll Peak Design: Save 20% OFF 👉PeakDesign.com/RICHROLL Brain.fm: Get 30 days FREE 👉brain.fm/richroll Birch: Unlock 20% off ALL mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows 👉BirchLiving.com/richroll AG1: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs  👉drinkAG1.com/richroll Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain 👉Squarespace.com/RichRoll  Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

20 Kesä 20241h 52min

Can Fasting Save Your Life? The Danger Of Visceral Fat & The Incredible Benefits Of Prolonged Water-Only Fasting With Dr. Alan Goldhamer

Can Fasting Save Your Life? The Danger Of Visceral Fat & The Incredible Benefits Of Prolonged Water-Only Fasting With Dr. Alan Goldhamer

Dr. Alan Goldhamer is a pioneering researcher, founder and director of TrueNorth Health Center, and a leading expert on water-only fasting. This conversation explores the science behind fasting and its potential to reverse chronic diseases. We examine Dr. Goldhamer’s groundbreaking research, which involves fasting patients for upwards of 40 days, their success stories, the importance of a whole-food, plant-based diet, and the challenges of integrating fasting into mainstream medical practices. Throughout our discussion, Dr. Goldhamer provides insights into the obesity epidemic, details the connection between fasting and longevity, and offers his thoughts on the future of healthcare. Dr. Goldhamer is a maverick, and this conversation is instructive for anyone seeking to optimize their health. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  On: Enter RichRoll10 at the checkout to get 10% OFF 👉on.com/richroll Eight Sleep: Use code RICHROLL to get $350 OFF Pod 4 Ultra 👉eightsleep.com/richroll  AG1: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs 👉drinkAG1.com/richroll  This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp: Listeners get 10% OFF 👉BetterHelp.com/RICHROLL Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉richroll.com/sponsors Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

17 Kesä 20241h 52min

Sam Harris On Consciousness, Meditation, Misinformation, AI, & What Ails The Modern World

Sam Harris On Consciousness, Meditation, Misinformation, AI, & What Ails The Modern World

Sam Harris is a renowned neuroscientist, philosopher, bestselling author, and host of the wildly popular Making Sense podcast. This conversation explores the crisis of misinformation and the erosion of critical thinking in society. Sam shares his journey of understanding consciousness through meditation and psychedelics, and how recognizing the illusion of the self can lead to profound inner freedom.  We discuss the importance of reason, science, AI, and open conversations to navigate the challenges of our time and build a more rational, cooperative future. Sam's insights are thought-provoking and timely. This is a conversation not to be missed. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  LMNT: get a FREE Sample Pack with any drink mix purchase 👉drinkLMNT.com/RICHROLL ROKA: Unlock 20% OFF your order with code RICHROLL 👉ROKA.com/RICHROLL Go Brewing: Use the code Rich Roll for 15% OFF 👉gobrewing.com Momentous: Save up to 36% OFF your first subscription order of Protein or Creatine + 20% OFF 👉livemomentous.com/richroll Whoop: Unlock the best version of yourself 👉join.whoop.com/roll Waking Up: Get a FREE month, plus $30 OFF 👉wakingup.com/RICHROLL Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉richroll.com/sponsors Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

10 Kesä 20242h 45min

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