long-termism
noun
a stance or policy that prioritizes the distant future rather than the near future.
longtermist
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a word derived from
long-termism.
Example Sentences
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Elon Musk, who all but identifies as a longtermist, has been a fellow A.I. “doomer” for years.
From Slate ● Nov. 20, 2023
Bankman-Fried said he wanted his money to address longtermist threats like the dangers posed by artificial intelligence spiraling out of control.
From New York Times ● Dec. 9, 2022
This was, in fact, made explicit by Greaves in an interview on the longtermist philosophy.
From Salon ● Nov. 20, 2022
The impact of funding most longtermist efforts like A.I. “safety” or identifying the next set of world-changing geniuses cannot be measured using the classic EA rubric—or almost any other accounting except for money spent.
From Slate ● Nov. 18, 2022
Sam Bankman-Fried has made billions from cryptocurrencies to fund longtermist efforts.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2022
