Marc Andreessen—Published 'Techno-Optimist Manifesto' attacking DEI, sustainability, and social responsibility
In October 2023, Marc Andreessen published a 5,200-word manifesto calling social responsibility, sustainability, tech ethics, and trust and safety measures 'the enemies of techno-optimism.' He attacked universal basic income, claiming it would 'turn people into zoo animals farmed by the state,' and argued Earth is 'dramatically underpopulated.'
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Action | -against | secondary | -0.50 |
| Worker Rights | -against | secondary | -0.50 |
| Overall incident score = | -0.295 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (medium ×1) × confidence (0.59)
Evidence (1 signal)
Published 'Techno-Optimist Manifesto' attacking DEI, sustainability, and social responsibility
In October 2023, Marc Andreessen published a 5,200-word manifesto calling social responsibility, sustainability, tech ethics, and trust and safety measures 'the enemies of techno-optimism.' He attacked universal basic income, claiming it would 'turn people into zoo animals farmed by the state,' and argued Earth is 'dramatically underpopulated.'