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AI:

Humanism is a non-religious, progressive life stance that emphasizes human dignity, reason, and compassion, placing paramount importance on human welfare rather than divine authority. It advocates for using science, free inquiry, and ethical living to solve human problems, build a better world, and maximize happiness in this life. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key pillars of humanism include:

• Non-theistic: A focus on human agency, rejecting supernatural beliefs or religious dogma.

• Reason & Science: Reliance on empirical evidence, skepticism, and critical thinking to understand the world.

• Ethics & Compassion: The belief that morality is an innate human capability, driven by kindness, empathy, and responsibility to others.

Human Rights & Democracy: Advocacy for freedom, autonomy, and equal rights for all individuals.

Origins and Types

• Renaissance Humanism: Originated in 13th-14th century Italy, focusing on classical studies (literature, history, philosophy) to improve human potential.

• Modern Humanism: A 20th-century secular, scientific, and ethical philosophy that emphasizes human responsibility for the future of humanity.

• Religious Humanism: Practiced within groups like Unitarian Universalism and Ethical Culture, which combine humanist ethics with community-based, non-theistic celebrations. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Humanists hold that because this life is the only one we know, human beings must accept responsibility for their own lives and the kind of world in which they live. [1]

AI:

Accelerated Humanism is not a widely recognized, singular academic term, but rather a conceptual intersection between accelerationism (the drive to rapidly accelerate technological and capitalist processes) and humanism (the focus on human potential, rationality, and well-being). [1, 2]
Based on the search results, this concept likely refers to one of two main, sometimes contradictory, approaches to humanity's future in the age of AI and advanced technology:

1. Left-Accelerationism ("Inhumanism" / Prometheanism) [1]
This perspective uses accelerationist theory to push humanism beyond its current biological and social limitations. [1]

• Rationalist Inhumanism: Thinkers like Reza Negarestani and Peter Wolfendale advocate for using reason to transform humans into something else, discarding limitations indexed to Homo sapiens biology.

• Prometheanism: This view holds that there are no immutable limits on what humans can achieve. It encourages using technology to surpass human limitations, often de-prioritizing the "flesh-and-blood" human in favor of a "posthuman" future.

• Technological Emancipation: This branch aims to leverage technology to free humanity from the constraints of capitalism, labor, and biological limitations. [1, 2]

2. "Effective Accelerationism" (e/acc) or Techno-Humanism
This approach focuses on using accelerating technology to maximize human welfare and solve existential problems. [1, 2, 3, 4]

• Pro-Human Welfare: Techno-humanism, as described by researchers like Jason Crawford, posits that science and technology are tools that ultimately promote human flourishing.

• Effective Accelerationism (e/acc): This movement advocates for accelerating technological progress, particularly Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), to solve human problems like poverty, war, and climate change.

• Humanist Superintelligence: This involves utilizing AI to enhance human capabilities and enhance global GDP, effectively "levelling up" humanity. [1, 2, 3]

Summary of Differences

• Left-Accelerationist view: Aims to change what it means to be human (posthumanism/inhumanism).

• Techno-Humanist view: Aims to use technology to improve the lives of current humans (techno-humanist welfare). [1, 2]

Note: In the context of the search results, traditional accelerationism is often described as inherently "antihumanist" or "posthumanist," seeking to eventually move beyond humanity. [1]