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Longtermism's Philosophical Credibility After FTX - Footnote 9

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The article states that MacAskill convinced Bankman-Fried in 2013, not 2012, to pursue "earning to give."

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Found: Bankman-Fried's relationship with EA began in 2012 when MacAskill advised him to pursue "earning to give"—a strategy of maximizing income in order to donate at scale—as an effective altruistic path. B

Note: The article states that MacAskill convinced Bankman-Fried in 2013, not 2012, to pursue "earning to give."

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