Accelerationism is just Capitalism — and “e/acc” is a Dangerous Delusion

Accelerationism — for those who are blissfully unaware — is the idea that the best way to achieve a better future is by accelerating technological progress and societal change, even if it leads to temporary instability or upheaval.

That might not sound so bad, but unfortunately the more you know about accelerationism the more horrifically dystopian it gets. I’ve put off writing this article for some time because it’s been difficult to know where to start.