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The Techno-Optimist Manifesto
Book • 2023
In this essay, Marc Andreessen defends a strong conception of techno-optimism, arguing that technological progress is essential for economic growth, solving global challenges, and raising living standards.
He addresses common misconceptions and fears about technology, emphasizing the role of free markets in fostering innovation and the potential of artificial intelligence to solve significant human problems.
The manifesto promotes a philosophical outlook that sees technological progress as the means to human flourishing and material abundance.
He addresses common misconceptions and fears about technology, emphasizing the role of free markets in fostering innovation and the potential of artificial intelligence to solve significant human problems.
The manifesto promotes a philosophical outlook that sees technological progress as the means to human flourishing and material abundance.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
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Marc Andreessen as a manifesto he wrote, discussing technological optimism and its potential dystopian aspects.
Marc Andreessen as a manifesto he wrote, discussing technological optimism and its potential dystopian aspects.
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515. Ethics, Power, and Progress: Shaping AI for a Better Tomorrow | Marc Andreessen
Mentioned by Joshua Citarella in relation to Luigi Mangione's online following.
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Episode 425: The Blue Light Killer
Mentioned by Zoë Schiffer as a 2023 self-published manifesto advocating for accelerated tech innovation.
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Is Silicon Valley Actually Libertarian?
Read by NLW to provide context on its significance to the AI discourse.
The Techno-Optimist Manifesto
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Josh Citarella as a book expressing a belief in technology's inherent progressive good.
Josh Citarella as a book expressing a belief in technology's inherent progressive good.
Against Platforms w/ Mike Pepi
Mentioned by Michael, whose "Techno Optimist Manifesto" is framed as a revivalist sermon.
Secularization Comes For the Religion of Technology (Audio Version)
