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# d/acc Discovery Day: Building Towards a Resilient Utopia
A one-day Community-led Session at Devcon, focusing on d/acc: decentralization, democracy, differential accelerated progress, and defensive tech.
Organized by Vitalik Buterin, Vincent Weisser, Tim, and Juan
## Overview
This session explores the d/acc (decentralized accelerationism) vision, emphasizing values of decentralization, democracy, differential accelerated progress, and defensive technologies.
## Themes
- d/acc broadly
- Crypto as Security Technology
- Public Epistemics and Social Technologies
- Bio Defense and Pandemic Prevention
- Neurotech and Longevity
- Physical Resilience
- Decentralized AI
## Goals
The summit aims to explore the d/acc vision and balance progress and protection in building a resilient utopia.
- Examine various aspects of decentralized and defensive technologies.
- Foster collaboration and idea-sharing among experts in different fields.
- Inspire actionable outcomes and potential projects in the d/acc space.
## Program
The program will be published soon!
Confirmed speakers include:
- Vitalik Buterin,
- Shayne (Polymarket),
- Juan Benet (Protocol Labs),
- Jay Baxter (X Community Notes),
- Emad Mostaque (Schelling AI),
- and others.
## Who should join?
Technologists, researchers, policymakers, and enthusiasts interested in decentralized technologies, progress studies, and building resilient societies.
## What are Community-led Sessions at Devcon?
Community-led Sessions (CLS) are focused mini-events designed to make Devcon truly special by bringing together diverse fields and fostering interdisciplinary conversations. These sessions focus on topics that matter not just to Ethereum but to society as a whole.
- **Led by experts:** Curated by experts from the community, offering in-depth insights.
- **Interdisciplinary focus:** Explore the intersection of technology, society, AI, and more.
- **Format:** Half-day or full-day sessions in a dedicated room at the Devcon venue.
- **Accessible with your Devcon ticket:** Included in the main programming of Devcon.