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Essays on PEPFAR

2 essays

Jul 30, 2026ACX

Links For July 2026 (Part 2)

Scott's monthly links roundup covering AI progress, the coming flood of philanthropic funding to effective altruism from AI companies, new research on persuasion and forecasting, and various scientific and cultural topics ranging from dementia prevention to Romanian politicians' embarrassing quotes.

39 min read 5,973 words

AI capabilities AI safety Anthropic

Feb 6, 2025ACX

Money Saved By Canceling Programs Does Not Immediately Flow To The Best Possible Alternative

Scott argues that debates about prioritizing Americans over foreigners in the PEPFAR controversy miss the point, as cancelled foreign aid money wouldn't automatically fund effective domestic programs but would instead be spent much less efficiently.

13 min read 1,995 words

budget allocation Christianity effective altruism