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19th-century missionary work parallels modern Effective Altruism

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This book review explores the memoir "A Residence of Twenty-One Years in the Sandwich Islands" by Hiram Bingham I, focusing on his missionary work in the Hawaiian Islands in the 19th century. The author draws parallels between Bingham's efforts to spread Christianity and modern Effective Altruism's focus on maximizing global good. The review highlights the strategic advantages of the Hawaiian Islands as a mission destination and reflects on the lessons contemporary do-gooders can learn from this historical endeavor. AI

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19th-century missionary work parallels modern Effective Altruism

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