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The article reflects on the biblical story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, relating it to examples of selfless women who embody faith and generosity. Topics include Elijah's encounter with the widow, Jesus' critique of religious leaders who exploit the poor, and the lasting impact of radical generosity on society. It concludes with a call to embrace faith-driven compassion and a "renewable" generosity that builds a more loving world.

The article focuses on the contrasting approaches to power exhibited by Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Topics include Biden's decision to step down for the common good, Trump's reaction and inability to understand shared power, and the biblical story of Dives and Lazarus as a metaphor for selfishness versus selflessness.

The article profiles Dan Colen's transformation from an indie art scene figure to a philanthropic farmer, detailing his farm-to-fashion venture Sky High Farm Universe, which combines food sovereignty with merchandising in support of social causes.

The article discusses the concept of consumer-based altruism in grocery stores and whether it can succeed in practice. It highlights an experiment in Montreal where an independent grocery store called 3 Paniers offers three pricing options to make groceries more accessible for those on a tight budget. However, the article questions whether many consumers will choose the option to pay it forward. It also mentions other similar initiatives across the country that aim to encourage more fortunate individuals to support those in need while grocery shopping. The article acknowledges the challenges of integrating different socioeconomic groups within a single grocery store and suggests that altruism is more easily harnessed by food banks and food-rescue organizations. It also mentions that major grocers in Canada contribute significantly to food banks and other initiatives. The article concludes by stating that making these consumer-based altruism initiatives sustainable remains a significant challenge. [Extracted from the article]

Sam Bankman-Fried, the chief executive of the embattled cryptocurrency exchange, was a proponent and donor of the ''effective altruism'' movement. In short order, the extraordinary collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange [...]

Byline: Craig Harris, USA TODAY James Hollis can say goodbye to a pair of predatory loans with triple-digit interest rates. A half-dozen good Samaritans from around the country offered to [...]

The article reports on a fundraiser held by the Hindu Samaj Mandir in Mahwaj, New Jersey on March 30, 2024 at Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, in Teaneck, New Jersey. Topics discussed include activities included at the event, people who have been doing lifelong significant philanthropic work who were recognized at the event, and acceptance speech by Anand Patel, an entrepreneur whose dedication to the temple since its construction, was recognized.

Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was convicted of fraudulently using customers' assets to cover losses at his hedge fund, Alameda Research. Prosecutors are seeking a 100-year sentence, while his lawyers propose less than six years. In their sentencing memo, his lawyers argue for leniency, citing his autism, veganism, and commitment to "effective altruism." However, the author argues that Bankman-Fried's emphasis on his good intentions and larger purpose actually demonstrates his moral arrogance and lack of remorse. The author concludes that Bankman-Fried's crimes were driven by his belief that he was above the law and that his legal team's argument for leniency endorses the same twisted moral calculus that led him into criminal activity. [Extracted from the article]

The article details how MTA workers shared photos of Richard Henderson, who was killed on the subway, violating privacy laws and sparking a legal battle for damages, highlighting broader issues of privacy and compassion.

Byline: Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY Pharmacists are the unsung heroes of the medical profession. Toiling away in anonymity, dispensing medicines is an essential but low-profile job. However, pharmacists, especially those [...]

Byline: Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY As of Friday, more than 57,000 Ukrainian refugees have fled to Romania to escape the dangers brought on by the Russian invasion, according to data [...]

Byline: Lori Falce Jan. 21I talked to Bob on Tuesday. It was the day after snow fell for almost 24 hours, piling up around the area to the delight of [...]

Byline: Sydney Page When Tommy Raskin died at 25 years old on New Year's Eve, he left a farewell message for his family, including his parents, Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., [...]

The social movement of effective altruism has caused divisions among employees and executives at artificial intelligence companies in Silicon Valley. OpenAI, a company formed on the principles of effective altruism, recently experienced a blowup that highlighted the influence of the movement. The movement believes that carefully developed AI systems with the right human values can lead to a Golden Age, while failure to do so could have catastrophic consequences. The movement has gained support from high-profile individuals in the tech industry, but it has also faced criticism. The turmoil at OpenAI reflects the ongoing contest between those who believe in markets and those who believe in ethics and reason guiding the future of AI. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the complex perceptions of heroism in the medical field, examining the challenges & expectations faced by healthcare professionals. It explores the narratives of heroism associated with medical practitioners; instances of selflessness, determination and strength; the potential negative impacts, such as burnout and unrealistic expectations, associated with the hero narrative and calls for collective efforts to support and acknowledge the human side of medical professionals.

The article discusses how bankrupt cryptocurrency (crypto) exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is damaging the reputation of the social movement effective altruism (EA) following his arrest over fraud charges amidst his firm's collapse. The EA movement uses reason and data for philanthropic works. Also cited are some books about EA like "What We Owe the Future" by William MacAskill and "The Precipice" by Toby Ord.

The article discusses research on altruism and evolutionary theory. Topics include the book "Does Altruism Exist? Culture, Genes, and the Welfare of Others," by David Sloan Wilson, the book "The Altruistic Brain: How We Are Naturally Good," by Donald W. Pfaff, and the book "The Paradox of Generosity," by Christian Smith and Hilary Davidson.

The Taub family's generoussupport for more than 50 yearshas enabled the Technion to recruitleading international research facultyby providing the most advanced facilitiesand technology, and to supportoutstanding undergraduate and graduatestudents with fellowships, housing,and social spaces that enhancetheir experience at the Technion. Around the Community Ira Taub of Alpine, a second-generationAmerican Technion Societyleader, recently received an honoraryfellowship from the Technion-IsraelInstitute of Technology. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: Kristine Phillips Kate McClure was on her way to Philadelphia when she met Johnny Bobbitt Jr. He is a homeless man. But at that moment, she was the one [...]

The article focuses on the Covid-19 relief campaign of New York Cares, an organization that matches those offering help with those in need. Topics discussed include estimated number of people who volunteered for the campaign, efforts of Mexican-born artist Laura Anderson Barbata to help out through the public health crisis, and amount raised by the fund-raiser, Pictures for Elmhurst, to buy ventilators, surgical masks, goggles and disposable scrubs.

Presents anecdotes about living in and visiting New York City. Inclusion of a poem about waitresses working on the Lower East side; Behavior of automobile drivers; Emergence of high-rise buildings on the southern edge of Spanish Harlem; New York City residents who helped an out-of-state woman with her luggage at the Grand Central Terminal.

Examines the contention between selfishness and social obligation in humans. Response of nature and society to altruism; Impact of the selfish nature of genes on human nature; Effect of selfishness on decision-making.

The article presents an interview with ETHAN BROWN, the founder and chief executive of Beyond Meat. He discusses that what made him to choose to be a vegan; and focuses on what led him to start the company. He focuses on how does he reconcile all his fast-food partnerships with his emphasis on health; and focuses on what part of a public company that made him trying to do differently.

Byline: Kate Ness There has been quite a bit of attention in the news this summer about crises caused by significant numbers of refugees and immigrants, whether they are unaccompanied [...]

Byline: David C. Kennedy It's not hard to realize that much of the world today is under some kind of threat. Whether it's the lurking threat of terrorism, concerns about [...]

The author comments on a 2013 study of the generosity of male chief executives in Denmark, which concluded that executives on average paid their employees less after fathering sons, but not after fathering daughters. The nurturing and altruistic influences of female family members on executives are discussed, as well as the liberal voting habits of politicians with daughters, the psychology of men with sisters, and the charity of philanthropists such as Bill Gates.

The article discusses the role of parasitic organisms and viruses in the genetic and physical identity of animals. The author notes that endogenous retroviruses integrated themselves into human DNA and comments that mitochondria in cells were formed from bacteria. He discusses how natural selection has allowed some forms of parasitic nematodes and bacteria to influence the behavior and physical characteristics of host organisms. He suggests coughing, sneezing and diarrhea may be forms of human manipulation by bacteria and that selfish genes can manipulate organisms to pass on traits such as altruism.

The article focuses on the evolutionary biology and psychology perspectives on the existence and maintenance of personal honor codes in human society. Various levels of explanation of altruistic behavior within the evolutionary paradigm are described and analyzed. Particular attention is given to the social constructions and costs of enforcing such altruism within larger group settings. Examples of social enforcement within the animal kingdom are also presented, suggesting the presence of certain size advantages to groups, regardless of errant behavior within them.

Presents an analysis of altruism from a biological perspective. View that, despite the existence of altruism in evolutionary biology, evolution rewards selfishness; Reasons why altruism abounds despite the perceived costs to the altruist; Consideration of how actions that appear altruistic can actually be selfish at the genetic level; Analysis of the genetic and social aspects of altruism.

Byline: Patrick M. Collins Two springs pour forth in the shade of the forest, one warm and gushing, the other cold and peaceful. Their waves rush joyously down over their [...]

Dylan Matthews had a fascinating piece about a young man named Jason Trigg in The Washington Post on Sunday. Trigg is a 25-year-old computer science graduate of the Massachusetts Institute [...]

Biz Stone is a founder of Twitter who currently serves as the company's creative director. He also helped start Xanga, Blogger, Odeo and, most recently, Obvious, which creates software and [...]