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Holden Karnofsky — Education: BA in Social Studies, Harvard University

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1 check · 4/20/2026

The source text explicitly confirms that Holden Karnofsky received a BA in Social Studies from Harvard University. The Wikipedia article states in the infobox 'Education Harvard University (BA)' and in the biography section: 'He graduated from Harvard University with a degree in social studies in 2003.' The claim is fully supported. The additional context about working at Bridgewater Associates is also confirmed in the source: 'After graduating, he worked at Bridgewater Associates, an investment management fund based in Westport, Connecticut.'

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Holden Karnofsky
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BA in Social Studies, Harvard University
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Worked at Bridgewater Associates hedge fund before founding GiveWell

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confirmed95%primaryHaiku 4.5 · 4/20/2026

NoteThe source text explicitly confirms that Holden Karnofsky received a BA in Social Studies from Harvard University. The Wikipedia article states in the infobox 'Education Harvard University (BA)' and in the biography section: 'He graduated from Harvard University with a degree in social studies in 2003.' The claim is fully supported. The additional context about working at Bridgewater Associates is also confirmed in the source: 'After graduating, he worked at Bridgewater Associates, an investment management fund based in Westport, Connecticut.'

Case № f_hK1aB2cD3eFiled 4/20/2026Confidence 95%