A prominent voice within the Effective Accelerationism (e/acc) movement, identified as "Beff – e/acc," recently issued a stark warning via social media regarding what they term the "Decel memetic complex of ideas." The tweet, posted on August 9, 2025, asserts that these ideas are intentionally designed to "dismantle the West from the inside" through "socio-cultural sabotage."
The statement comes from a key figure associated with the formalization of e/acc philosophy, which champions unrestricted technological progress, particularly in artificial intelligence, as the primary solution to global challenges like poverty and climate change. Proponents of e/acc believe in maximizing energy usage and advancing human civilization to higher stages on the Kardashev scale. This techno-optimist movement has gained increasing visibility within tech circles.
Conversely, the "Decel memetic complex" appears to refer to philosophies or trends perceived by e/acc proponents as advocating for a slowing down or resistance to rapid technological and societal change. While "decelerationism" is not a formally defined philosophical movement in the same vein as accelerationism, the tweet frames it as an opposing force seeking to hinder progress. This perspective suggests that such ideas contribute to a relative decline compared to international competitors.
Beff's tweet, stating "No more," underscores a perceived ideological battle against forces believed to impede Western societal and technological momentum. The e/acc viewpoint emphasizes the critical importance of accelerating innovation to maintain global competitiveness and overcome perceived internal resistance to progress. This highlights a growing philosophical divide concerning the pace and direction of future societal development.