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The Techno-Optimism of Marc Andreessen
Season 1 · Episode 113

The Techno-Optimism of Marc Andreessen

Ones and Tooze

November 17, 202334m 31s

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Show Notes

A 5,000-word essay titled “The Techno-Optimist Manifesto” is getting a lot of attention in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. Written by the venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, the essay is a paean to technology as a driver of wealth and happiness but also a jingoistic glorification of late-stage capitalism and American nationalism. Adam and Cameron discuss.


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