Techno-Optimism and Techno-Fascism | S4 E7

When does optimism becomes a license to exploit? Are we engaging critically enough with our technology? Are artists complicit or being utilized in promoting techno fascism? In this episode Constanza and René discuss venture capitalist Marc Andreessen's controversial Techno-Optimist Manifesto its historical background and the implications of this uncritical approach to technological progress. Suggested Reading: The Techno-Optimist Manifesto by Marc Andreessen, Oct 16, 2023 (https://a16z.com/the-techno-optimist-...) Karl Marx and Radical Indigenous Critiques of Capitalism by Nodrada, Feb. 10, 2023 (https://cosmonautmag.com/2023/02/karl...) Al Disclosure: Al tools were used for transcription and text editing. No generative Al was used during the production, recording, or creative editing of this episode. ♪Music Credits: "Sunset on Terra" by HYBRID V Listen here⁠:   / sunset=⁠   (about:invalid#zCSafez) ⁠on-terra⁠ (about:invalid#zCSafez) Stay Connected: • Website: ⁠https://newmediacaucus.org⁠ • Instagram:⁠   / renegcepeda⁠   • Mastodon: ⁠https://mastodon.art/@renegcepeda⁠ • Email: renecepeda@newmediacaucus.org. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to help us grow!