Effective altruism is a different take on utilitarianism that may be more practical in the real world. Developed by Peter Singer, this philosophy advocates using evidence and reason to figure out what causes are the most promising to work on, and then using our time and money in the most effective way possible. On a side note, it also posits that we’re obligated to find the highest paying job we can and give most of what we earn away to help as many people as possible. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
