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		haunter on Feb 3, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Effective altruism has a sexual harassment problem... >Thousands have signed a pledge to tithe at least 10% of their income to high-impact charities. From college campuses to Silicon Valley startups, adherents are drawn to the moral clarity of a philosophy dedicated to using data and reason to shape a better future for humanity. Effective altruism has become something of a secular religion for the young and elite.

chasd00 on Feb 3, 2023 [–]

I was about to say, tithing 10% sounds like church. Heh the Catholic Church will send you a bill based on your taxes.

jacquesm on Feb 4, 2023 | [–]

In some countries the government will even collect.

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