Bankless 209 - Why e/acc Is Right with Beff Jezos (Guillaume Verdon)
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Feb 12, 2024 
Guillaume Verdon, also known as Beff Jezos, is a physicist and the founder of the e/acc movement and an AI startup called Extropic. He challenges the pessimistic views of AI, arguing that progress should be embraced, not feared. The conversation covers the optimistic potential of AI in fostering societal growth and the philosophical implications tied to its evolution. Verdon advocates for decentralized AI and emphasizes the importance of balancing technological advancements with ethical considerations, urging listeners to reconsider the narrative around AI dangers.
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Pseudonym Use
- Guillaume Verdon used the pseudonym "Beff Jezos" while working at Google X.
- He felt "muzzled" and wanted to explore ideas without jeopardizing his career.
Memetic Persona
- Beff Jezos has a distinct online persona, more memetic and rhetorical than Guillaume Verdon.
- This communication style contributes to the Effective Accelerationism (EAC) movement's growth and memetic fitness.
EAC Fundamentals
- Effective Accelerationism (EAC) seeks to understand and accelerate the processes driving technological and societal evolution.
- It emphasizes competition and free markets as crucial for progress and finding optimal solutions.
