Facebook made him a billionaire, one of the more interesting and thoughtful ones I’d say. Dustin Moskovitz on figuring out how to use tons of money for doing good, in a way that is effective, while avoiding the hubris of effective altruism.

From Weekly Filet #484, in April 2024.

The Long Journey to Doing Good Better

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