E63: 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's article, ' ' :

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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

(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