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Free, 5-10 minute, interactive lessons.
Non-trivial is a learning platform for research-backed, actionable ideas to help you change the world.
Based on experience advising more than 400 students and young professionals on fulfilling, impactful careers at:
Critical thinking for do-gooders
Crucial concepts from philosophy, maths, science, and more
Evidence-based stuff you should know about how the world works
Learn by considering fascinating questions
Reflect on your values and life goals with scenarios
Check your understanding with quizzes
Dive deeper into ideas that capture your interest
Deepen your understanding with footnotes and nerdy asides
Broaden your knowledge with reading suggestions
The evidence-backed lessons have significantly changed my view of the world. This course equips you with fascinating knowledge that you can actively apply to make a positive difference.
Saheb Gulati
You'll Learn
Core concepts for critical thinking
Impartiality
Counterfactual impact
Expected value
Diminishing marginal returns
Moral patienthood
Human history and our future
Whether we’ve made moral progress
Which innovations caused our life expectancy to double
How our wealth grew exponentially
How billions were lifted out of poverty
Evidence and data
How many lives a typical extra doctor saves
How many charities actually make a big difference
Which evidence-backed programs help the global poor
What you could accomplish by donating money
Research-backed, actionable ideas to help you change the world.
We can’t solve the world’s problems by ourselves.
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