The Weight of Ideas: A conversation with Peter Singer
Event description
Effective Altruism Australia presents
The Weight of Ideas: A conversation with Peter Singer
Join us for a thought-provoking afternoon with renowned philosopher Peter Singer as he explores what it means to take moral ideas seriously in today's world.
This keynote event will feature a wide-ranging conversation with one of the most influential living philosophers, followed by an audience Q&A. Suitable for both newcomers to Peter Singer's ideas and those familiar with his work on effective altruism, animal ethics, and global poverty.
Key Details
Saturday, 17th May 2025
4:30pm-6:00pm (doors open at 4pm)
Event Schedule
| 4.00pm | Doors Open |
| 4.30pm - 5.30pm | Moderated Conversation with Peter Singer |
| 5.30pm - 6.00pm | Audience Q&A with Peter Singer |
| 6.00pm - 7.00pm | Book Signing and Networking with Drinks and Light Refreshments |
All food will be vegan.
What to Expect
Peter Singer has been called the most influential living philosopher. His commitment to taking ethical ideas seriously has been influential in forming both the effective altruism and modern animal advocacy movements.
In this conversation, we’ll:
- Explore what it means to take moral ideas seriously and the practical implications of how to do good in the world.
- Discuss how genuine moral commitment can lead to improving lives around the world.
- Unpack challenging ethical questions relevant to the challenges we face today.
Want more? Join us for the full day at EAA Connect!
If you’d like to dive deeper into the ideas of effective altruism, join us for the full afternoon at Effective Altruism Australia Connect. From 1pm - 4pm, we’re hosting a series of workshops and talks on different ideas in effective altruism and what you can do to make a difference.
Tickets to EAA Connect include this keynote.
See bit.ly/connect-25 for more details.
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