Accelerationism is a theoretical and political idea that advocates for the acceleration of technological and social change. There are various strands of accelerationism, but they generally argue that existing systems of power and social organization, such as capitalism and the state, should be pushed to their limits or even exceeded through the use of technology and other means in order to bring about radical social transformation. This research essay gives comprehensive overview on the complex subject of accelerationism.

M.A. Meretvuo, Artium Magister, is a Finnish author and political theorist. He has written extensively on the subjects of security, political history, philosophy and esotericism.