10 insights to do your part to end world poverty, with peter singer
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Listen to the full interview at www.33voices.com/peter-singer/audio Peter Singer is a philosopher and author, best known for his work in ethics, and often described as the world’s most influential living philosopher. In 2005 Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He is known especially for his work on the ethics of our treatment of animals, and the obligations of the affluent to aid those living in extreme poverty. He's also the author of, The Life You Can Save: How to Do Your Part to End World Poverty.TRANSCRIPT
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The following represents 10 highlights from the interview by @MoeAbdou,
founder & host of 33voices®.
Peter SingerTime magazine named him one of the
100 most influential people in the world. Known especially for his work on the
ethics of our treatment of animals, and the obligations of the affluent to aid
those living in extreme poverty.
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Saving one life could be the single most meaningful thing you do
during your lifetime.
Try it!
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When you focus on the good you can do for one person or family,
the larger problems aren’t as important.
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There are over 19,000 children under five years old dying each day,and the majority are preventable.
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Givers have empathy toward those less fortunate than they are;
the difference they make is real.
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Givers worry less about money and its utility.instead they measure the impact they’re having on real people.
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Givers worry less about money and its utility.instead they measure the impact they’re having on real people.
33voicesPeter Singer - Givers Worry Less About Money
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If you’re giving to private schools and art museums, ask yourself
‘if you’re doing the most good with the resources that you have?’
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What would you do if you knew that what you waste each day
can save an entire family or even a village?
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Philosophy is your view of the world.
Start by asking the question,“How do I want to live my life?”
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When you make it a habit to
pause and reflect,the essence of your life philosophy emerges.
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If you’re going to live an ethical life, it’s not enough just to follow the thou-shalt-nots
(lie, cheat or steal);instead you have to give.
Really reflect...
How would you feel if you knew you could save a life and didn’t?
Really reflect...
