What is Techno-Optimism?
Believes rapid technological and market progress is the main way to make everyone richer and freer.
On our 12-axis map it is defined by acceleration technology (100%), open trade trade (90%), free market markets (85%) and secular faith (80%), and stays fairly neutral on force. On the two-axis compass it falls in the Libertarian Right area.
What Techno-Optimism stands for
Push science and technology forward fast; the upside outweighs the risk.
Fewer tariffs and borders for goods; cheaper products and global supply chains.
Prices and competition allocate resources better than any planner can.
Religion is a private matter and should stay out of law and government.
Libertarian Right
Economic +6 · Social -4.2 (−10 to +10).
Biggest difference: markets — Techno-Optimism is more free market (85% vs 64%).
Biggest difference: technology — Techno-Optimism is more acceleration (100% vs 72%).
Biggest difference: technology — Techno-Optimism is more acceleration (100% vs 62%).
Nearest historical thinkers: Ayn Rand (86%), John Stuart Mill (85%) and Friedrich Hayek (85%).
Techno-Optimism, axis by axis
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Profiles are simplified summaries of mainstream positions; real movements vary by country and era. Methodology.
FAQ
Is Techno-Optimism left or right?
On the classic political compass Techno-Optimism sits at economic +6 and social -4.2 (−10 to +10), which places it in the Libertarian Right area. Economically it leans toward markets and private ownership.
What does Techno-Optimism believe?
Believes rapid technological and market progress is the main way to make everyone richer and freer. Its most defining positions are acceleration on technology, open trade on trade, free market on markets and secular on faith.
What ideologies are similar to Techno-Optimism?
The closest profiles on our 12 axes are Transhumanism (89% similar), Neoliberalism (86% similar) and Classical Liberalism (85% similar).
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