A quick on-ramp to EA
(so EAGxNordics makes more sense fast)
If you’re curious about EAGxNordics 2026 but still getting oriented in effective altruism, you’re in the right place.
EA is a community and a set of thinking tools for doing good more effectively, and a lot of conference conversations assume some shared vocabulary. The resources below help you get that vocabulary quickly, so you can focus on the interesting part: meeting people, stress-testing ideas, and finding next steps that fit you.
Pick whatever matches your goal (learning the basics, exploring causes, or thinking about career).
This series of articles will introduce you to some of the core thinking tools behind effective altruism, share some of the arguments about which global problems are most pressing, and help you to reflect on how you personally can contribute.
Syllabus and readings for the Introductory Fellowship conducted by EA Sweden in Fall 2024, that you can use for self-study.
A guide to help you create a meaningful career that you enjoy and that makes a big positive difference. If you think strategically about which problem to focus on, which role to choose and what your particular strengths fit are, you can make a significant contribution to the world.
A guide based on more than 10 years of research, plus advising thousands of people on their careers, to find a fulfilling career that does good.
A collection of various courses about urgent issues, ranging from AI Safety and Policy to Global Health and Development, to Nuclear Security and Factory Farming.