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Military Strikes Are An Extremely Cheap Way To Help Foreigners
Scott Alexander argues that military interventions can potentially be a cost-effective way to help foreigners, contrary to a Slate article's claim.
11 min read 1,583 words
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Efficient Charity: Do Unto Others...
Scott argues that charitable giving should be approached with rigorous cost-benefit analysis, comparing it to choosing survival gear for an Arctic expedition, and demonstrates how common charitable choices waste opportunities to save lives.
13 min read 1,936 words