To Race or to Rein: That Is the Question, Mr. Andreessen
by James Magnus-Johnston
In his “Techno-Optimist Manifesto,” venture capitalist Marc Andreessen outlines a worldview of intoxicating momentum, where technology is the key perpetual source of growth. Acceleration, in his view, is a moral imperative, and abundance awaits on the far side of disruption. Andreessen also lists enemies who run a “mass demoralization campaign” against humanity. While he concedes that growth is not necessarily a cure-all, he brands ideas like sustainability and limits to growth as adversaries.