“Adam Hebert – Founder of Vetted Causes” by VettedCauses

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Hi everyone, So far, Vetted Causes has published two charity reviews, and people have questioned our intentions and criticized us for being anonymous. Based on this I (the founder of Vetted Causes) have decided it's best to reveal my identity. Previously, I’ve referred to myself as Isaac on this forum, but that was a pseudonym. My real name is Adam Hebert. When I started Vetted Causes, I wanted to remain anonymous in order to: Prevent bias: I want to avoid developing any personal relationships with charities to prevent bias. Being anonymous makes this easier. Additionally, I want evaluations to be judged based on their content, rather than the backgrounds of the people who wrote them. Make my intentions clear: If Vetted Causes becomes a well-respected organization, I could gain prestige or financial benefits. However, these are not my goals. My sole motivation behind creating Vetted Causes is [...] --- First published: March 20th, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/Dw9GPeR5wJFZycctx/adam-hebert-founder-of-vetted-causes --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.