longtermism

noun

Etymology

From long-term + -ism.

Definitions

  1. An ethical theory, generally associated with effective altruism, which prioritizes…

    An ethical theory, generally associated with effective altruism, which prioritizes improving the conditions of the long-term or distant future, rather than focusing exclusively on the near term (as in neartermism).

  2. Synonym of long-termism (“concentration on long-term goals rather than short-term…

    Synonym of long-termism (“concentration on long-term goals rather than short-term security or advantage”).

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