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EAC is a response to the negative culture surrounding technology and aims to recapture the essence of believing in oneself and one's ability to engineer the impossible.
The 2010s tech era brought advancements in social technologies but also had drawbacks. While EAC supporters critique the era for not being ambitious enough, anti-tech critics blame it for societal issues.
There's a tension between the view that tech did nothing wrong in the 2010s and the acknowledgment of negative consequences. However, the debate often oversimplifies the complex realities and doesn't account for the ongoing evolution of technology.
EAC is more than just a meme or a philosophy. It functions as a cultural movement that encourages unwavering belief in oneself and the ability to engineer a better world. It provides a sense of unity for those who want to push the boundaries of technology and innovation.
Phase two of the podcast episode focuses on the need for the EAC (Effective Altruism Collective) community to transition towards more tangible offline action and collaboration. The podcast highlights the importance of providing community members with the necessary tools, resources, and connections to engage in real-world initiatives. The goal is to facilitate collaboration and enable individuals within the EAC to work together to build a better future. This phase emphasizes the importance of action over philosophical debates and the need for a legible community where people can plug in and collaborate on projects.
Another key focus of the podcast episode is the understanding that as humanity moves into an era of increased intelligence and technological capabilities, it is crucial to build a world aligned with our values. The discussion highlights how capital and human agency can play a significant role in shaping the future. The episode emphasizes the need for political organization and support for various projects, including hacker houses, grants, and compute collectives. By connecting talented individuals and fostering collaboration, the EAC can continue to make progress in building a future driven by human will and ambition.
This week Erik sits down with Nadia Asparouhova and Bayeslord to discuss the meaning and philosophy of effective accelerationism (e/acc), the polarization and nuance in the tech industry, and much more. Moment of Zen is sponsored by Shopify: https://shopify.com/momentofzen for a $1/month trial period.
Check out Bayeslord's article in Pirate Wires, ' The Ethos of the Divine Age' https://www.piratewires.com/p/ethos-divine-age
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LINKS:
Bayeslord and Nadia's article:https://www.piratewires.com/p/ethos-divine-age
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Episode Preview
(01:40) Understanding the Perception of E/ACC
(03:14) The Impact of E/ACC on Tech Culture
(05:38) Nadia's Perspective on E/ACC
(14:30) Evolution of Tech Culture
(17:10) SPONSOR: SHOPIFY
(29:55) Influence of Elon Musk on Tech Culture
(36:35) SPOSNOR: NETSUITE
(46:07) Leadership in E/ACC
(49:36) Impact of Social Media
(54:42) Evolution of Web 2.0 and Its Consequences
(56:30) Future of AI and Potential Risks
(58:31) Philosophy of E/ACC
(01:27:14) Wrap
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