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e/acc: Can a meme pave the way to a utopian society?
Oct 20, 2023
Marc Andreessen and Beff Jezos discuss Effective Accelerationism (e/acc), a movement that aims to pave the way for a post-scarcity technological utopia through AI and large language models (LLMs). They explore the origins, ideology, and online community of the movement. The podcast also mentions an underground tech event and the upcoming conference organized by AGI House SF.
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- Effective Accelerationism (EAC) is an online movement focused on accelerating technological growth and innovation, advocating for the unrestricted progress of AI and technology.
- EAC aims to counter doomerism and pessimism regarding AI and future advancements by embracing techno-optimism and viewing technological progress as a defense of capitalism, innovation, and productivity.
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Beth J. Zos and Effective Accelerationism
Beth J. Zos, a pseudo-anonymous leader, presented at an underground tech event, introducing effective accelerationism (EAC). EAC is an online movement focused on accelerating technological growth and innovation. It gained popularity this summer, with followers advocating for the unrestricted progress of AI and technology. They believe that the market, without heavy regulation, will self-regulate and lead to societal progress. EAC has drawn both support and criticism from tech leaders and AI researchers. It is characterized by its counter-offensive against those seeking to slow down AI development and protect competitive advantages.
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