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The "TESCREAL" acronym describes a bundle of ideologies—including transhumanism, extropianism, and effective altruism—that drive many Silicon Valley leaders. Critics argue these techno-utopian visions, held by figures like Elon Musk and Sam Altman, prioritize a "long-termist" future over current human concerns.
Transhumanism, a core component of the TESCREAL movement, is identified as a modern evolution of the 20th-century eugenics movement. Julian Huxley, who popularized the term in the 1950s, sought to "perfect the human stock," a goal that persists in current efforts to reengineer humanity through technology.
