Introduction

In this post, Vitalik talks about what techno-optimism means to him. This includes the broader worldview that motivates his work on certain types of blockchain and cryptography applications and social technology, as well as other areas of science in which he has expressed an interest. But perspectives on this broader question also have implications for AI, and for many other fields. Our rapid advances in technology are likely going to be the most important social issue in the twenty first century, and so it's important to think about them carefully.