TRASHFUTURE Lock, Stock, and One Infinite Wheel of Suffering feat. Adam Becker
Oct 14, 2025
Astrophysicist Adam Becker, author of *More Everything Forever*, dives into the ideology of the billionaire space race and the allure of techno-utopianism. He critiques the unrealistic promises of colonizing Mars and the misguided belief in AI as a cure-all for humanity's problems. Becker discusses the psychological drivers behind billionaires' dreams and unpacks the myths of infinite energy growth. He warns against mistaking sci-fi fantasies for practical technological roadmaps. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of contemporary techno-ideologies!
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VC Hype Can Become A Self-Feeding Bubble
- Venture capital sustains itself on hype that recycles money without real product value.
- Becker notes this self-referential financing erodes labor rights and is treated as a feature by investors.
Tech Millenarianism Has Real Power
- Tescreal ideology mixes transhumanist fantasies with real tech power and shapes major companies' goals.
- Adam Becker argues those promises (uploading minds, AI gods, space colonization) are implausible and dangerous when believed by elites.
Take Fringe Tech Beliefs Seriously
- Don't dismiss Tescreal beliefs as harmless fringe ideas when wealthy elites adopt them.
- Challenge and explain why those visions fail practically and materially before they shape policy.
