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Jan 2021
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How can we optimise for a meaningful lif...

Ali & Taimur Abdaal
About this episode

In this episode, we're joined by Neel Nanda to discuss life optimisations, career choices, how to live in alignment with your own values and how to treat your relationships more intentionally. We discuss some of the principles behind how we can do the most good with our lives, while also being fulfilled and enjoying the journey.

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80000 Hours Key Ideas

Misconceptions about EA 

Map of local EA groups

Neel's Blog 

Neel's Top Posts

Neel's Post on Excitement & Motivation 

If you want to read more about the ideas behind EA, Neel suggested these two books:

Doing Good Better

The Precipice

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