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The 'dangerous' promise of a techno-utopian future

This article critiques the TESCREAL ideology—transhumanism, longtermism, and related beliefs—espoused by tech billionaires like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Sam Altman. It highlights the Stargate project, a $500 billion AI infrastructure joint venture, as a manifestation of these ideas. Philosopher Emile Torres warns that such techno-utopian visions are dangerous, diverting resources from public good and concentrating power among a few. The article also raises concerns about environmental impact, job displacement, and the infiltration of these ideologies into government policy.

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  • OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle launched Stargate, a $500 billion AI infrastructure project announced by President Trump.
  • Tech billionaires' ideology, known as TESCREAL, combines transhumanism and longtermism to pursue a post-human utopia.
  • Critics warn of environmental costs, job losses, and the concentration of power in the hands of a few tech elites.
  • Philosopher Emile Torres argues that these ideas are infiltrating governments and could lead to disastrous outcomes.

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