This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century philosopher Peter Singer's book, The Life You Can Save, chapter 1.Specifically it examines his discussion of what extreme poverty consist in, whether or not we can do anything about it as individuals, and the relatively better-off condition of poverty in affluent societies.To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadlerIf you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoMYou can find over 4500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadlerPurchase Peter Singer, The Life You Can Save - https://amzn.to/4a4L11E