An Issue of Effective Altruism
Words: 1141 Pages: 4 4563Many believe that art can be useful in influencing social change; however, a social movement known as Effective Altruism (EA) thinks differently. In "Is Art a Waste of Time?" Rhys Southan, an author and former screenplay writer, discusses these effective altruists and what they believe can maximize reducing the greatest amount of world suffering. Southan himself was inspired by art and used to be a screenplay writer. An Oscar award-winning screenplay writer Steven Soderberg, Southan found motivating, believes "this world […]