You Should Save Drowning Children (Even If They’re Far Away)

A new essay on LessWrong by James Brobin argues that people in wealthy nations have a moral obligation to donate a significant portion of their income to highly effective charities. He builds on the classic drowning-child thought experiment, responding to objections about distance, billionaires, governments, and the demandingness of giving. Brobin suggests that even a modest personal budget can allow someone to save many lives over a lifetime, and he points readers to resources for learning more about effective giving.

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