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In times of crisis, how do we decide what personal sacrifices we must make for the benefit of all? This hour, TED speakers share four different ideas about how to act for the greater good.

Peter Singer: How Can Effective Altruism Help Us Do The Most Good During A Pandemic?

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Peter Singer: How Can Effective Altruism Help Us Do The Most Good During A Pandemic?

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Peter Singer: How Can Effective Altruism Help Us Do The Most Good During A Pandemic?

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