Accelerationism is a controversial philosophy that argues we should embrace and accelerate the process of technological and social change, rather than resist it, in order to bring about a post-capitalist society. While some see it as reckless, proponents argue carefully navigated accelerationism can help us overcome social, political and economic challenges more rapidly.
I'm interested in learning more about the "effective accelerationism" approach. This views accelerating certain technologies and trends as a way to improve the human condition, solve global problems more quickly, and ultimately help create a better future for humanity.
Some key areas of interest include:
Using computer science and AI to accelerate scientific and technological breakthroughs
Innovating new economic and governance models beyond capitalism and nation-states
Empowering individuals through technology while mitigating systemic risks
Potential paths towards abundance and overcoming scarcity
What books would you recommend for someone looking to seriously explore the ideas and implementation of effective accelerationism? Both works by key thinkers in this space as well as critiques would be helpful. I'm aiming to take a balanced, nuanced view on the topic.
Please share your book suggestions and a brief description of why you found each one insightful or valuable for understanding this philosophy and movement. Looking forward to adding some enlightening reads to my list!
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