In this web content, the author shares their personal experience and thoughts on kidney donation. They reference a Vox article that inspired them to consider donating their kidney. They discuss the risks associated with the surgery, including a higher chance of kidney failure and chronic kidney disease. However, they also mention studies that show kidney donors have lower lifetime risk of kidney disease compared to the general population. The author reflects on the controversy surrounding effective altruism and the perception that kidney donation is a medium-effective form of altruism. They explore the emotional aspect of wanting to do a good deed and feel unreservedly good about it.
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