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Accelerationism / e/acc
Psychohistory Engine Concept — Plain English Explanation
What is Accelerationism / e/acc?
In plain terms
The ideology of the engine itself. Nick Land (CCRU, 1993): capitalism is an autonomous alien intelligence using humans as temporary hardware — don't resist, accelerate.
The ideology of the engine itself. Nick Land (CCRU, 1993): capitalism is an autonomous alien intelligence using humans as temporary hardware — don't resist, accelerate. Simplified by Yarvin, funded by Thiel, cited by Andreessen ($42 billion a16z), branded by Verdon (@BasedBeffJezos). Captures the exact demographic capable of seeing the pattern and commands them to enthusiastically build it. The rebellion that produces compliance.