Do you want to save the world? Do you want to mildly contribute to improving the world with your spare time or other resources and just want that mild contribution to be as effective as possible? Do you enjoy cookouts and potluck dinner discussions?

If any of the above are true (and you also happen to be living in or passing through NYC) you should come down to the Effective Altruism dinner party this Saturday.

Effective Altruism is the principle of accomplishing the most good on a global (or universal) scale, given limited time and resources. It can be worth thinking about whether you're the sort of person deeply motivated to dedicate their life to improving the world, or someone who's just trying to do more good on the margins without stressing out too much about it, or anyone in between.

The evening will be an informal potluck barbecue, where people can share past success stories and lessons learned, and talk about projects to collaborate on. Newcomers who are interested in the idea and trying to figure out how to go about having an impact can get familiar with some of the ideas behind the Effective Altruism community.