accelerationism
The idea that either the prevailing system of capitalism, or certain technosocial…The idea that either the prevailing system of capitalism, or certain technosocial processes that historically characterised it, should be expanded and accelerated in order to generate radical social change.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The idea that either the prevailing system of capitalism, or certain technosocial processes that historically characterised it, should be expanded and accelerated in order to generate radical social change.
Akzelerationismus
(countable, uncountable)The theory that excessively low unemployment accelerates inflation.
Translations
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Origin
From acceleration + -ism. Usage as “support for accelerating capitalism” attributed to BenFrom acceleration + -ism. Usage as “support for accelerating capitalism” attributed to Benjamin Noys, 2010s.
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Forms
plural: accelerationisms| Singular | accelerationism |
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Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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