Bankless 200 - Vitalik Buterin's Philosophy: d/acc
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Dec 11, 2023 
Vitalik Buterin, the brilliant mind behind Ethereum, shares his insights on the ongoing debate between tech-acceleration and responsible slowing of technological advancement. He delves into the potential risks of AI, questioning the balance between innovation and caution. Vitalik explores the fine line between enabling progress and avoiding pitfalls, particularly in governance and human intent. His perspective invites listeners to consider how decentralization and defensive technologies can foster a better future, promoting a pluralistic approach to the rapid evolution of society.
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Societal Tech Debate
- Society debates tech acceleration (e/acc) vs. deceleration (d/acc).
- This debate transcends traditional political lines, forcing individuals to form unique perspectives.
Effective Accelerationism
- The effective accelerationist (e/acc) perspective emphasizes technology's potential to solve existential threats like aging.
- E/acc acknowledges technological downsides but emphasizes long-term gains, citing historical trends.
Old-School Anti-Tech
- Old-school anti-tech arguments focus on environmental damage and authoritarian misuse of technology.
- Vitalik Buterin counters by citing successful solutions to past environmental problems like air pollution in Beijing.