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Why Techno-Optimism Alone Fails

Why Techno-Optimism Alone Fails

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Feb 14, 2025
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The Mirage of Accelerationism

Techno-optimism—the belief that accelerating technological progress is the key to solving all human problems—has become a dominant narrative in Silicon Valley. And as much as I love playing around with AI agents, DeFi, and the innovations currently emerging in the space, I remain skeptical that technology alone will fix our …

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