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What does E/acc stand for?

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 and Nadia'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) SPONSOR: NETSUITE
(46:07) Leadership in E/ACC
(48:05) Understanding Journalistic Patterns & Social Dynamics
(48:46) Critiques of the 2010s
(49:36) Impact of Social Media
(50:40) Role of AI in Shaping the Future
(51:50) Social Impact of Technology: A Critical View
(53:44) Dichotomy of Tech: Good or Bad?
(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) The Future of E/ACC: Phase Two and Beyond