How to Be an Effective Altruist?

Is it possible to be an effective altruist without understanding the nature of reality? We need to understand, for example, a if a sentient life has evolved within our hubble vol in which case presumably our responsibilities could extend beyond the solar system. i would urge any oneit were possible, to study philosophy. But also, you read as a broadly as possible. One very critical skill is try to learn how to learn who the experts are.