Member Story: Gage Weston

Member Gage Weston discusses how discovering effective altruism helped him actualize the desire to take away others' suffering, explains why thinking about efficacy is important to making a difference, and expands on why he's so inspired to give!

We are so pleased that we've been able to interview some of our members about their experiences with effective giving. Big thank you to Gage and our other community members who make Giving What We Can such a special organisation.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Gage introduces himself
00:11 - What motivated you to take the pledge?
01:19 - Do you have advice for others considering the pledge?
01:58 - Can you expand on what you said earlier -- about feeling inspired to give?

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