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We're a community that uses evidence and careful reasoning to find the best ways to help others, and then acts on what we find.
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What is the best way to make the world a better place?
Effective altruism is a research-based approach that aims to find the best ways to help others. In practice, this means carefully considering how we can use our time, money, and skills so that the benefit to others is as great as possible.
The EA community focuses particularly on global health and poverty, animal welfare, and emerging challenges like AI safety.
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EA Intro Program
A free, four-week programme where you explore the principles of effective altruism through small group discussions and thought-provoking readings.
- 4 weeks, ~3–4 hours per week
- Guided small group discussions
- In person in Helsinki, Espoo, or online
- Completely free
“We read unbelievably good, perspective-widening materials, and had very interesting conversations on the most important topics of life. The greatest thing was meeting awesome, smart and like-minded people.”
Events
9 Oct 11:30 Aalto EA Lunch
Aalto EA lunch is organized every other week. We meet at a student restaurant Kipsari Väre and there's a paper sign at the table to make spotting us easier. Everyone is welcome to join and feel free to join any time during the time window. For any questions, don't hesitate to send a message in Telgegram @sofi_julia or Email mailto:sofi.salin@altruismi.fi
1 Oct 18:00 EA Tampere reading group
30 Sept 18:00 Helsinki reading group
Reading group on biotechnology, AI, and the future of public health at Kaisa Library, room 5026 and Google Meet. Ask @sara_mansnerus (Tg) about the readings. Liity Google Meetillä: https://meet.google.com/grw-aunx-ycc Tai soita: (FI) +358 9 23132839 PIN-koodi: 258621978# Lisää puhelinnumeroita: https://tel.meet/grw-aunx-ycc?pin=5415908683030&hs=7 Lue lisää Meetistä osoitteesta https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
25 Sept 17:30 Talk with Tobias Leenaert: Things I changed my mind about in 30 years of activism RSVP
More information about the event on the Luma page: https://luma.com/hi9kmjgw
25 Sept 11:30 Aalto EA Lunch
Aalto EA lunch is organized every other week. We meet at a student restaurant Kipsari Väre and there's a paper sign at the table to make spotting us easier. Everyone is welcome to join and feel free to join any time during the time window. For any questions, don't hesitate to send a message in Telgegram @sofi_julia or Email mailto:sofi.salin@altruismi.fi
24 Sept 18:00 EA Tampere reading group
17 Sept 18:00 EA Tampere reading group
16 Sept 18:00 Helsinki reading group
Reading group on biotechnology, AI, and the future of public health at Kaisa Library, room 5023 and Google Meet. Ask @sara_mansnerus (Tg) about the readings. Liity Google Meetillä: https://meet.google.com/axg-fhpu-afw Tai soita: (FI) +358 9 85691614 PIN-koodi: 576102858# Lisää puhelinnumeroita: https://tel.meet/axg-fhpu-afw?pin=6408518098281&hs=7 Lue lisää Meetistä osoitteesta https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
16 Sept 17:00 Aalto EA Movie Night - Ex Machina
Aalto EA Movie Night - Ex Machina Come join us for the first movie night of the semester! There is no entrance fee and free snacks will be available :) 🗓When: Wednesday, September 16th at 17:00-20:00 📍Where: Space 21 (Vuorimiehentie 2a, 02150 Espoo) If you have any questions, feel free to send a message in Telegram @sofi_julia or email mailto:sofi.salin@altruismi.fi
10 Sept 18:00 EA Tampere reading group
9 Sept 18:00 EAHY Pub hangout @Kaisla
3 Sept 18:00 EA Tampere reading group
27 Aug 18:00 EA Tampere reading group
20 Aug 18:00 EA Tampere reading group
13 Aug 18:00 EA Tampere reading group
7.8.–9.8. EA Finland's annual retreat
6 Aug 18:00 EA Tampere reading group
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