# Longtermism

By [88A7](https://paragraph.com/@cranerock) · 2022-05-08

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Longtermism is an ethical stance which gives priority to improving the long-term future. It is an important concept in effective altruism and serves as a primary motivation for efforts to reduce existential risks to humanity.

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*Originally published on [88A7](https://paragraph.com/@cranerock/longtermism)*