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At the heart of Singer's argument is a powerful thesis: your moral outlook and the attitudes prevalent in your social circle about charitable giving are fundamentally misguided. He posits that individuals living in affluent societies face a moral imperative to drastically reorganize their lives. No matter the particulars of your lifestyle or the prevailing norms in your community, if you possess excess resources, you are obligated to assist those in dire need, particularly those affected by famine and poverty.