The Life You Can Save by Peter Singer (Audiobook)

Michael Schur, the acclaimed executive producer and creator of the NBC series “The Good Place,” describes how the first edition of The Life You Can Save, sparked a change in his world view, leaving him with the realization that we each play a critical role in helping those less fortunate than ourselves.  Inspired? Act now: www.thelifeyoucansave.org/actnow

In this chapter–narrated by Kristin Bell, award-winning actress and star of the NBC series “The Good Place”–Professor Peter Singer asks; “If you saw a child drowning in a pond, would you jump in and save them?” He argues that the same instinct and moral obligation, which would lead most people to act without hesitation, should apply when deciding whether to help children living in poverty.   Want to save a child? www.thelifeyoucansave.org/best-charities

Marc Evan Jackson–best known for his acting in the NBC series “The Good Place,” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”–narrates this Chapter which considers the validity of common objections to charitable giving. Examining global philanthropy, Professor Singer emphasizes that we are not yet doing as much as we should to effectively help those living in extreme poverty. He additionally highlights the vital role of evidence-based charity evaluators, such as the charity namesake of the book The Life You Can Save, the organization.  Explore the possibilities: www.thelifeyoucansave.org/best-charities

Narrated by the acclaimed English author, actor, and comedian, Stephen Fry, Chapter 5 delves into proven approaches to creating a culture of giving. Describing the emergence of effective giving communities across the globe, Professor Singer outlines examples of how the actions of committed individuals, institutions, and groups can and is leading to a permanent change in how we give.  Want to spread the word? www.thelifeyoucansave.org/share-the-book

This chapter delves into the criticisms of international aid, considers ways to objectively assess which types of aid program work, and examines how we can improve aid efficiency. Professor Singer argues that we can sharply reduce extreme poverty if we direct resources that match the problems addressed and choose to learn from our mistakes.     Join those who are doing more: www.thelifeyoucansave.org/best-charities

Narrated by internationally renowned Indian film and theatre actress Shabana Azmi, in Chapter 9, Professor Singer poses the question: to be ethical, do we really have to give up all our unnecessary expenses? The Chapter addresses the nature and validity of the “fair share” and other moderate ethical approaches.    Find out more: www.thelifeyoucansave.org

This section is a call to action which urges people to visit the website of the charity The Life You Can Save for guidance on how to take simple actions, like sharing the book or pledging a percentage of their income to effective charities.    Act now: www.thelifeyoucansave.org/actnow

Professor Singer thanks the people who worked tirelessly to make the tenth-anniversary re-launch of The Life You Can Save possible.  Explore Peter's nonprofit, The Life You Can Save: www.thelifeyoucansave.org