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The Unstable Foundation of Marc Andreessen’s Techno-Optimism
The Unstable Foundation of Marc Andreessen’s Techno-Optimism
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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Nov 4, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Influential venture capitalist Marc Andreessen recently released a widely-discussed essay, "The Techno-Optimist Manifesto." Contrary to recent doomsayers about the growth of technology (especially artificial intelligence), he argues that technology is the key to human progress and that free markets are the only way to unleash its potential. But does Andreessen realize the full meaning of what he is saying? Do other tech leaders who admire his manifesto? What does real admiration for the power of technology look like, and what does it require, philosophically? Join Don Watkins and Ben Bayer to address these and other questions on the latest episode of New Ideal Live.
Released:
Nov 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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