Techno-Optimism vs Techno-Pessimism
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Techno-Optimism vs Techno-Pessimism
Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz debate the central claim of The Techno-Optimist Manifesto that technology is, on balance, a force for progress and abundance, and contrast that view with persistent pessimistic narratives about new tech.
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The a16z Show
The Techno-Optimist Manifesto with Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz
Published January 1, 2026