Just ordered my free book, will update when it arrives. Could be good for you altruist cheapies! Value of the free books available ranges from $50 - $80
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The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity
By Oxford philosopher and 80,000 Hours trustee Toby Ord. It's about the greatest threats facing humanity, and the strategies we can use today to safeguard our future.
Doing Good Better: Effective Altruism and How You Can Make a Difference
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I've never heard of them, but I suspect it is 80,000 hours, rather than 8,000 hours.
Four working years doesn't sound as good as a forty year career :-)