Background information influenced my opinion on the essay because I used to believe that the Effective Altruists believed in actually doing good deeds, while now I believe they primarily believe in giving donations.

When I reread and re-annotated the text I noticed, that this idea of the Effective Altruists believing in donations rather than doing charitable acts was true. Although this is true, Effective Altruists still believe that one should either give donations or work for the cause. Before I believed that Effective Altruists thought one should work in a hospital, as a lawyer, or a teacher. Someone that benefits the public. Effective Altruists believe someone should have a high paying job, and donate ten percent of their income or that they should work directly with the cause that they would like to support. The first time reading the text I agreed with the Effective Altruists, after reading the text again. I do not agree that the only way one can promote well being, happiness, or change in the world is solely through donations and working for a charity. I do believe these actions significantly improve the well being of others, but I believe that other professions help the well being of others as well. I do not believe on giving up their happiness in order to help others obtain theirs. Rereading the text allowed me to gather more information from the text that i had previously skipped over. The act of rereading this text helped me better understand the Effective Altruists, and their message. At first I was a believer of this movement, but after rereading this text makes me think otherwise.