Jeff Kaufman
Author of the narrated post featured in this episode, reflecting on polypropylene plant workers who isolated to keep N95 supply lines running during COVID-19; contributor to the Effective Altruism Forum.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 2min
“Front-Load Giving Because of Anthropic Donors?” by Jeff Kaufman 🔸
In this discussion, Jeff Kaufman, an effective altruism researcher and writer, delves into the implications of potential funding from Anthropic's EA-minded employees as they approach an IPO. He considers adjusting his usual 50% donation rate, emphasizing the need for early support to maximize impact. Kaufman contrasts capacity constraints with funding constraints, stressing the importance of timely donations. He reflects on past funding decisions, aiming to avoid missed opportunities while acknowledging the risks and uncertainties surrounding Anthropic's future.
Mar 1, 2026 • 4min
“Here’s to the Polypropylene Makers” by Jeff Kaufman 🔸
Jeff Kaufman, author and Effective Altruism Forum contributor, tells a wartime‑style industrial story. He describes how melt‑blown polypropylene made N95s scarce, why plant infections threatened supply, and how about 80 workers volunteered to live inside factories to keep production running. The tale highlights practical fixes, pay incentives, and how ordinary creativity solved an urgent problem.
