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dublinben  ·  4672 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Question for Hubski: Why do people give? Why do you?
I selfishly donate to organizations that specifically fight for causes that matter to me, like the EFF and ACLU. I don't think my 'charity' is worthwhile when there are so many systemic problems in the world that require massive intervention.




thenewgreen  ·  4671 days ago  ·  link  ·  
So you would be more likely to give to an organization like the aclu than you would a specific person in need? Say a child that is hungry. Not children that are hungry but a specific child that you knew you were feeding? Would that be less interesting to you because as you fed them, you knew that their were still systematic problems that need attending to?
dublinben  ·  4671 days ago  ·  link  ·  
That definitely sums up my feelings. I don't think personal charity is as worthwhile as campaigns to address the actual problems.