The accelerationist belief system, particularly as seen in contemporary neoreactionary circles associated with figures like Vance, Thiel, Musk, Zuckerberg, and Balaji, fantasizes about embedding white supremacist, patriarchal, and capitalist values into AI. Reading the original texts of accelerationism, such as Nick Land's "Axsys" and concepts from the CCRU, highlights the stark contrast with current reverence for AI. This perspective suggests a historical link between early digital communities like NooSphere and the core HOLO and Holochain teams. AI
IMPACT Explores the philosophical and ideological underpinnings driving some contemporary views on AI development.
RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the philosophical underpinnings of accelerationism and its connection to contemporary AI reverence and neoreactionary values.
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