The article discusses Leif Wenar's critique of effective altruism, which criticizes the movement for focusing on minor issues like the suffering of crustaceans. The author argues that Wenar's arguments are weak and fail to consider new research on animal consciousness.
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This article may be useful for understanding debates around effective altruism and its focus on minor issues.
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