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Will MacAskill

William MacAskill is a philosopher and ethicist known for his work in effective altruism, a movement focused on using evidence and reason to maximize positive global impact. He emphasizes making well-informed decisions about charity and personal actions to reduce suffering and improve lives efficiently. MacAskill is a professor at the University of Oxford and co-founder of the Centre for Effective Altruism. His influential books, like "Doing Good Better," aim to inspire individuals to adopt thoughtful, impactful approaches to doing good, promoting rational philanthropy and moral clarity in the pursuit of a better world.