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Longtermism's Philosophical Credibility After FTX - Footnote 7

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The source does not mention EA expanding its focus to incorporate longer-horizon concerns in the 2010s. The source does not explicitly credit MacAskill with coining the term 'longtermism' in 2017, although it does mention his book 'What We Owe the Future' and his definitions of longtermism.

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Found: During the 2010s, EA expanded its focus to incorporate longer-horizon concerns alongside near-term interventions such as global health and poverty alleviation. MacAskill is credited with coining the t

Note: The source does not mention EA expanding its focus to incorporate longer-horizon concerns in the 2010s. The source does not explicitly credit MacAskill with coining the term 'longtermism' in 2017, although it does mention his book 'What We Owe the Future' and his definitions of longtermism.

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