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I was pretty inspired to hear Allison’s story of walking her beliefs for so many years, and what she’s learned.
Everyone you have ever met touches the food system, in which Allison’s centered her advocacy efforts. Protecting human health, preventing climate change, preserving habitats, effecting farmed animal welfare, and improving the economy. While Alison’s work has focused on the Canadian system, I suspect that similar changes can apply to many places.
Allison Penner is the Executive Director of Reimagine Agriculture (ReAg), which is helping to create a sustainable, resilient, and compassionate food system. She fights food waste and loss, educates the public, and advocates for policy to enable meat alternatives. She studied Environmental Governance and Political Science at Guelph, and was named a Clean50 Emerging Leader of 2023.
Thanks to my amazing producer Chad Clarke for being essential in putting this show together. All mistakes are mine.
Reimagine Agriculture
https://www.reimagineagriculture.org/
Donate to ReAg here
https://reimagineagriculture.nationbuilder.com/donatereag
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Profit4good.org
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We had the pleasure of speaking with Mario Gibney, who decided years ago that he couldn’t just wait for someone else to take action on AI safety. In 2022, Mario co-founded AI Governance and Safety (AIGS) Canada to push the national conversation forward.
Through movement and policy advocacy, AIGS is helping Canada become a leader in AI governance and safety. I recommend reading their concise white papers to get a summary of the issues.
We learn how Mario got into this line of work, what Canadians think about the state of AI Safety these days, and things to get excited about in the Toronto scene.
I leave you with a message about how to deal with the emotional toll of AI doomerism.
Thanks to my amazing producer Chad Clarke for being essential in putting this show together. All mistakes are mine.
Artificial Intelligence Governance & Safety Canada
aigs.ca
LessWrong
https://www.lesswrong.com/
Slate Star Codex
https://slatestarcodex.com/
Astral Codex Ten
https://www.astralcodexten.com/
80,000 Hours
https://80000hours.org/
Center for AI Safety
https://www.safe.ai/
Future of Life Institute
https://futureoflife.org/
EAGxToronto applications are open until 31 July at 11:59 pm Eastern–apply now!
https://www.effectivealtruism.org/ea-global/events/eagxtoronto-2024
We’re a PFG!
Profit4good.org
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Philanthropy operates on a slower gear than the private sector. It is constrained by systems and culture that block its potential to effect massive positive social uplift. It doesn't have to be this way. The Profit For Good Initiative advocates for charities to drive profit-seeking businesses. If the 'for purpose' sector were in charge--and if effective charities in particular held majority positions--the trillions of dollars in the consumer economy could go towards visions for a better world.
My conversation with Brad came at an exciting time. The Commissions for a Cause project will soon put to test the theory that underpins the Profit For Good Initiative, that is, that consumers would rather do good than not, when given a choice.
The concept is simple enough, and after talking about it more, I became convinced that the idea needs to be heard by more people. Please enjoy.
Donate to Profit For Good here:
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Brad’s EA Forum Profile:
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/users/brad-west
The Against Malaria Foundation's current cost of saving a life:
https://www.againstmalaria.com/
The 10% Pledge:
https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/
Natalie Cargill’s TED Talk, “How to Solve the World’s Biggest Problems” :
https://www.ted.com/talks/natalie_cargill_how_to_solve_the_world_s_biggest_problems?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare
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The Effecting Our Altruism Podcast is a portal into the lived experience of people committed to doing their best to serve others. Whether inspired by effective altruism or not, our guests confront immense problems with an effectiveness mindset.
The core question of effective altruism isn't owned by anyone. It's an ongoing conversation that may last lifetimes. And the answers do not lie with one person; I believe they will come from collective experiences. My hope is that listeners from all backgrounds can feel like they are a part of the solution.
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