Other people might link you to philosophical background reading which is assumed by most EAs. I’ll just say, that even though good is a subjective thing and everyone has their own values, there is typically a significant convergence. For instance, most people will say that the world is better when fewer people suffer from preventable diseases. If you would also say that, it’s worth your while to think about which courses of action reduce global disease, and work with other people who agree.
Other people might link you to philosophical background reading which is assumed by most EAs. I’ll just say, that even though good is a subjective thing and everyone has their own values, there is typically a significant convergence. For instance, most people will say that the world is better when fewer people suffer from preventable diseases. If you would also say that, it’s worth your while to think about which courses of action reduce global disease, and work with other people who agree.