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A preliminary estimate, and a request for better ones.
Summary
I believe the standard literature estimates for the number of DALYs attributable to a case of stunting are too low, largely because they don’t account for the long term effects. This means that childhood nutritional interventions that reduce the prevalence of stunting may be substantially more cost-effective than previously believed.
Epistemic status
Exploratory and back-o...
I think pressure towards rationalizing one's self-interest as somehow being "optimal" is not a good idea. It's better to be honest.
Singer's answer is correct. It really would be better to give more. We don't because we aren't perfect. And that's fine! Cf. My response to Caplan's Conscience Objection to Utilitarianism.