ALTRUISM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

•What is Altruism?

•Effective Altruism

•Case Study: Burning Man Festival

WHAT IS ALTRUISM?

Altruism or selflessness is the principle or practice of concern for the welfare of others. It is a traditional virtue in many cultures and a core aspect of various religious traditions and secular worldviews, though the concept of "others" toward whom concern should be directed can vary among cultures and religions. Altruism or selflessness is the opposite of selfishness.

OTHER USES OF THE TERM “ALTRUISM”

As helping behavior, not motivational state As acting morally As helping in order to gain internal rather than external rewards

EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM

Effective altruism is a philosophy and social movement which applies evidence and reason to working out the most effective ways to improve the world.

PRINCIPLES: Cost effectiveness Cause prioritization

BURNING MAN FESTIVAL

Case Study: BURNING MAN FESTIVALThriving on the spirit of Altruism

Burning Man is a festival which forms city of over 50,000 citizens that exists for one week every year in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert.

Best known in popular culture for its celebration of interactive art, experimental community building, gift economy, and ritual burning of a large wooden structure in the shape of a man.

Works on principles of:• Giving something to others without expecting anything in

return• No money for ANYTHING, not even food• Creating art and helping others create art too• Bonding with strangers without any ulterior motives

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