Guillaume Verdon (Beff Jezos)
AI hardware entrepreneur known in the episode by his popular Twitter persona 'Beff Jezos', advocating an unabashed accelerationist vision and memetic optimism.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 53min
EP 8: The Accelerationists
Reid Hoffman, a legendary investor and LinkedIn co-founder, joins Guillaume Verdon, aka Beff Jezos, an AI hardware entrepreneur and memetic optimist. They explore the accelerationist philosophy, advocating for rapid AI development as a moral imperative. Verdon argues that AI can revolutionize education and healthcare, while Hoffman warns of existential risks tied to AI. Together, they debate the balance between fear and innovation, envisioning a future where AI reshapes society fundamentally and swiftly.
