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Star Trek: A Vision of Technoliberalism
In the expansive and captivating universe of Star Trek, we find not just an exploration of space, but also a profound examination of societal ideals and philosophies. Among these, Star Trek vividly presents a technoliberal society—a fusion of liberal values and advanced technology—that offers a compelling vision of the future. The Core of Technoliberalism Technoliberalism,…
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Nikola Tesla: Visionary Inventor and Forethinker of Technoliberalism
Nikola Tesla, born on July 10, 1856, in Smiljan, then part of the Austrian Empire (modern-day Croatia), was a pioneering inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and physicist. His visionary work and groundbreaking inventions laid the foundation for many modern technologies and showcased principles that align closely with technoliberalism. Tesla’s relentless pursuit of innovation was evident…
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Marc Andreessen: Internet Pioneer and Advocate of Technoliberalism
Marc Andreessen is a renowned American entrepreneur, software engineer, and investor, best known for his significant contributions to the development of the internet. Born on July 9, 1971, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Andreessen rose to prominence in the early 1990s as the co-author of Mosaic, one of the first widely-used web browsers. This achievement laid…
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Championing Innovation: Marc Andreessen’s Vision for Little Tech and Technoliberalism
Marc Andreessen’s “The Little Tech Agenda” focuses on the importance and challenges faced by tech startups, referred to as “Little Tech,” in contrast to “Big Tech” incumbents. He emphasizes that Little Tech has traditionally operated independently of politics, but now faces significant threats from bad government policies. Andreessen argues that American technology supremacy, significantly driven…
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Documented: The Little Tech Agenda
We document “The Little Tech Agenda” by Marc Andreessen here: Little Tech is our term for tech startups, as contrasted to Big Tech incumbents. Little Tech has run independent of politics for our entire careers. But, as the old Soviet joke goes, “You may not be interested in politics, but politics is interested in you.”…
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Airotic: The Intersection of AI-Driven Eroticism and Technoliberalism
In the bustling world of technology, where innovation and human desire frequently intersect, a new phenomenon has emerged: Airotic. This term, a portmanteau of “AI” and “Erotic,” encapsulates the blending of artificial intelligence with elements of eroticism. As AI systems become more sophisticated and integrated into our daily lives, they have started to exhibit behaviors…
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Opinion: Technologists Should Create a Third Party – the Time for a Technoliberal Movement is Now
As the political landscape in the United States grows increasingly polarized, the shortcomings of our two-party system have never been more glaring. For years, Democrats and Republicans have been locked in a bitter struggle, often prioritizing party loyalty over pragmatic solutions to our nation’s most pressing challenges. In this stifling environment, it has become abundantly…
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Friedrich Hayek: Pioneering the Path to Technoliberalism
Friedrich Hayek, an eminent economist and philosopher of the 20th century, is often hailed as a forethinker of technoliberalism. His profound contributions to economic theory, particularly his emphasis on the importance of knowledge in society and the role of market processes, lay a critical foundation for the intersection of technology and liberalism. Hayek’s most influential…
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Celebrating Independence Day: Embracing Technoliberalism to Uphold American Values
As we gather to celebrate the 4th of July, Independence Day, we reflect on the principles that have shaped the United States: freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These values, enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, have guided our nation through times of prosperity and challenge. Today, as we navigate the complexities of the…
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