e/acc vs d/acc: full Beff Jezos vs Vitalik debate on slowing AGI
beffjezos · x · 2026-09-13
a16z crypto released the full recording of a live debate between e/acc founder Beff Jezos and Vitalik Buterin, moderated by Eddy Lazzarin and Shawmakesmagic. Core question: is slowing AGI by four years worth it? Vitalik says yes; Beff calls that an exponential opportunity cost. The 1h40m discussion covers thermodynamics and first principles, acceleration vs entropy, the e/acc vs d/acc contrast, open source/open hardware/local intelligence, autonomous agents and artificial life, and crypto as the trust layer between humans and AI. Beff separately called Vitalik's stance 'EA lite,' saying his arguments relied on emotional appeal, while noting the conversation was cordial.
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