Dr Hutchinson

#16 - Dr Hutchinson on global priorities research & shaping the ideas of intellectuals

Dr Hutchinson, Michelle Hutchinson, Keiran Harris, Rob Wiblin

Established at the University of Oxford, the Global Priorities Institute operates as an academic research body dedicated to determining how to maximize good per unit of resources by integrating effective altruism principles with philosophy and economics. Under the leadership of Director Hilary Graves, the institute is currently hiring researchers to develop comparative cause prioritization frameworks and address the limitations of traditional metrics like the QALY. To ensure long-term viability within the university system, the organization structures roles to balance movement-focused agendas with traditional high-status academic publishing, seeking to eventually establish satellite hubs that mirror models like J-PAL.