ChristianKl comments on Open thread, Oct. 6 - Oct. 12, 2014 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: ChristianKl 10 October 2014 10:54:54AM 2 points [-]

I don't think the issue is much different than normal people donating money for betnets.

Comment author: Ixiel 10 October 2014 05:57:00PM 1 point [-]

I couldn't find betnets on google but I assume its something like prediction markets, and I fail to see any connection.

That said, yes, I am hoping to learn something beyond superhero ethics :)

Comment author: ChristianKl 10 October 2014 06:49:45PM 3 points [-]

Sorry, typo should be bednets.

Basically while they had room for funding the Against Malaria Foundation was saving a life for roughly 2000$ via distributing bednets in Africa (numbers from memory).

Most people do earn less than 2000$ per hour but some people do earn that much and essentially have the ability to rescue a life per hour worked without superhero powers.

Comment author: Ixiel 10 October 2014 07:10:52PM 2 points [-]

Ah, yes, that's the kind of situation that would be the next step in the thought process.