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charity (29) libertarianism (27) coordination problems (10) taxation (10) foreign aid (8) Giving What We Can (6) public choice theory (4) USAID (3) free rider problem (2) virtue signaling (2)

Slightly Against The "Other People's Money" Argument Against Aid

Scott analyzes why people support government-funded foreign aid instead of donating voluntarily, examining and critiquing several theories including virtue signaling, coordination problems, and time-inconsistent preferences.

acx

Jan 23, 2026 3,434 words 210 likes 471 comments Listen · 19 min Read Read

effective altruism (100) scientific research (64) charitable giving (26) animal welfare (21) ACX Grants (16) grant-making (10) lobbying (9) startup funding (4)

ACX Grants 1-3 Year Updates

Scott reviews updates from two cohorts of ACX Grants recipients (from 2021 and 2024), analyzing their progress and sharing lessons learned about what makes grants successful.

acx

Jun 18, 2025 12,838 words 124 likes 169 comments Listen · 75 min Read Read

effective altruism (100) scientific research (64) medical research (52) technology development (6) policy advocacy (4) grants (4)

ACX Grants Results 2024

Scott Alexander announces the winners of ACX Grants 2024, covering a diverse range of projects from medical research to policy advocacy.

acx

Feb 10, 2024 4,390 words 145 likes 219 comments Listen · 24 min Read Read

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