I'm not arguing that utilitarianism is good *for us*. I'm arguing that it's *good*, simpliciter. I reject hedonism because I don't think it's the correct account what's good.
I think you're missing the "altruism" part of "Effective Altruism". The point is to help people, including, e.g., those who would otherwise die of malaria. If you don't see any value in that, then yes, let's leave the conversation there.
I'm not arguing that utilitarianism is good *for us*. I'm arguing that it's *good*, simpliciter. I reject hedonism because I don't think it's the correct account what's good.
I think you're missing the "altruism" part of "Effective Altruism". The point is to help people, including, e.g., those who would otherwise die of malaria. If you don't see any value in that, then yes, let's leave the conversation there.