Podcasts about human progress

The Future of Behavioral Science with Steven Hayes: Beyond Bell Curves   In this captivating episode, Dr Steven Hayes returns to discuss the significant developments in the landscape of behavioral science and the ACT model over the past four years. Steven explores the limitations of traditional scientific methods in characterizing individual human behavior and introduces innovative approaches that focus on individualized analysis.   He delves into the concept of idio and nomothetic measurements, emphasizing the importance of personalized processes for improving mental health and well-being. The discussion also touches on self-compassion, emotional flexibility, and the evolving needs of modern society in a rapidly changing world.   Join us for an insightful conversation that bridges the gap between science and practice to empower individuals in leading meaningful lives.   00:00 Welcome Back, Steven!   00:27 Developments in ACT and Behavioral Science   03:46 Challenges in Modern Science and Society   06:11 Personalized Approaches in Behavioral Science   12:41 The Complexity of Values and Self-Compassion   17:59 Practical Advice for Self-Compassion and Emotional Awareness   27:17 Exploring Emotional Flexibility   28:38 The Self-Help Book Journey   30:16 Internet Addiction Insights   33:04 The Future of Self-Empowerment   38:54 The Changing World and Wellbeing   41:08 A Practical Exercise for Alignment   52:21 Final Thoughts on Human Progress  

Why can the United States government help make a vaccine in a year but not build a high-speed train in a reasonable timeframe? What if our biggest problems—affordable housing shortages, energy limits, and scientific slowdowns—aren't inevitable, but chosen? This week, Reid and Aria sit down with Derek Thompson—staff writer at The Atlantic and host of the podcast Plain English—to explore how a scarcity mindset is holding American society back. They cover how AI can revolutionize scientific discovery; what Operation Warp Speed got right; and why real progress depends on bold policy, not just better technology. Plus, Reid joins Derek in the hotseat for some “Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?”—a game co-created with ChatGPT to discuss ideas in Derek's new best-selling book, Abundance.  For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/  Select mentions:  Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson “The Anti-Social Century”  Every Cure co-founder Dr. David Fajgenbaum  Topics: 1:06 – Episode introduction 2:34 – What year would Derek choose to be born and why? 7:14 – What can AI do as a co-author that Ezra Klein can't, and what are Ezra's irreplaceable strengths? 9:08 – AI's impact on the future of work — what AI can and can't do — and what the enduring role of humans will be. 12:00 – The situation with current tariffs, and the potential fixes or silver linings. 14:28 – Operation Warp Speed and other examples of abundance in the U.S. and beyond. 19:39 – What specific government policies could effectively leverage AI to speed up the creation of abundance? 22:40 – Midroll 22:49 – Derek and Reid play a fun game based on Abundance: “Too much, too little, or just right?”  30:46 – What's needed to better incentivize scientific progress and foster innovation? 39:22 – How could society and our relationship with technology be reframed to combat the loneliness epidemic? 45:08 – Derek identifies specific policies that currently hinder abundance and suggests new ones that could promote it. 49:45 – Rapid-fire Questions Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Each episode seeks to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.

Celebrate Women's History Month with Sphere Education Initiatives! In this webinar, we will explore the intersection of economics and women's empowerment, examining how it influences women's mobility and their role in society. Scholars will highlight how removing barriers to economic participation is not only empowering for women but good for overall human progress. We will examine factors of societies and governments that contribute to uplifting women economically, discuss the influence of the past on the present, and explore where we go from here. You will hear from scholars and Sphere's content development team on how to integrate economic discussions across disciplines and incorporate narratives from our Human Progress suite of resources into your curriculum, fostering enriching conversations on the intersection of society, economics, policy, and women's empowerment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Marian L. Tupy, the founder and editor of Human​Progress​.org, and a senior fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity. They discuss Marian's life behind the Iron Curtain, minimum wage jobs, and humanity's skyrocketing standard of living.YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/_iUr9hQZtbk

There are many important twists and turns in human history, but from the long perspective, the history of humans can be seen as a very positive upward sloping trend in all the important standard of living markers. Why don't Austrian economists talk about trends?"The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs" (Minor Issues Podcast): Mises.org/MI_78"Ludwig von Mises on Trade, Human Development, and Human Progress" by Mark Thornton: Mises.org/MI_78_A"Population" (Unanimity Podcast): Mises.org/U3Enter the raffle to win a ticket to the Mises Institute's April 26 event in Phoenix at Mises.org/phoenixraffle25. The deadline to enter is April 1. Winners will be announced the week of April 7. To learn more about "Our Enemy, The Bureaucracy," visit Mises.org/phoenix25Be sure to follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/MinorIssues

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Do you believe confidence is a prerequisite for success, or could it be the reward for taking bold action? In this episode, Gord Vickman and Dan Sullivan discuss The 4 C's Formula®, a four-step process of commitment, courage, capability, and confidence, and share how to embrace fear and uncertainty as essential steps toward growth. What happens if you outsource one or more to technology? Show Notes: High achievers commit to action before feeling confident. Others wait for confidence to act.Commitment means pushing through challenges to develop new capabilities.New capabilities always lead to increased confidence.When you gain confidence, you can restart the 4 C's process at a higher level.With greater confidence, you can make bigger commitments.Building new capabilities on top of existing ones compounds your confidence.AI is now an option to skip steps, but will that damage the process?Growth stops when you stop developing new capabilities.All genuine capabilities must be earned, and true confidence follows capability development.Our 21st-century progress is built on the capabilities developed by countless predecessors.Confidence feels good. Courage feels scary.Courage is necessary when you lack capability.Once developed, a capability becomes a permanent asset.Whether consciously or not, all achievers have used The 4 C's Formula. Resources: The 4 C's Formula by Dan Sullivan Casting Not Hiring by Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Learn more about author Ryan Holiday The Strategic Podcast Network

Replacing the income tax, protecting American workers, serving as a negotiating tool, reducing the national deficit, reducing national debt, and more. We're told that tariffs are going to do all sorts of great things. Mark Thornton sets the record straight and explains why tariffs are unequivocally a bad thing.Additional Resources"The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg" by Mark Thornton: Mises.org/U4_A"Ludwig von Mises on Trade, Human Development, and Human Progress" by Mark Thornton: Mises.org/U4_B "The Political Economy of Protectionism" by Thomas DiLorenzo: Mises.org/U4_C"Protectionism and Immigration Reform" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/U4_D"Protectionism Abroad and Socialism at Home" by Ron Paul: Mises.org/U4_E"Protectionism Is Not the Answer to the Canadian Fur Trade's Problems" by Daniella Bassi: Mises.org/U4_F"Mises on Protectionism and Immigration" by Matthew McCaffrey: Mises.org/U4_G"Herbert Spencer: Protectionism Is Aggressionism" by Gary Galles: Mises.org/U4_H"Protectionism Is Immoral, Unjust, and Corrupt" by James Bovard: Mises.org/U4_I"Review of Peddling Protectionism: Smoot-Hawley and the Great Depression by Douglas A. Irwin" by David Howden (QJAE 18, no. 2 ): Mises.org/U4_J"Protectionism, War and the Southern Tradition" by Lew Rockwell (The Costs of War): Mises.org/U4_K"Protectionism: Origin and Effects" by Thomas DiLorenzo (Mises University 2010): Mises.org/U4_L"Free Trade vs. Protectionism" by Carmen Elena Dorobăț (Mises University 2024): Mises.org/U4_M"Free Trade vs. Protectionism" by Shawn Ritenour (Mises University 2022): Mises.org/U4_N"Free Trade vs. Protectionism" by Lucas M. Engelhardt (Mises University 2023): Mises.org/U4_O"Clarifying Economists Arguments about International Trade" by Bob Murphy (Human Action Podcast): Mises.org/U4_P"Do Trump Tariffs Make Sense" (The Bob Murphy Show): Mises.org/U4_Q"Here's why Trump thinks tariffs are good for the US — and what the experts say" by Aimee Picchi (CBS News): Mises.org/U4_RSubscribe to this monthly podcast at Mises.org/Unanimity.Music: “My Universe” ℗ 2006 Kate Higgins (katehiggins.com). Used with permission.

Download this episode's full transcript for free - https://throughconversations.kit.com/208cd7f792 In this episode, Dr. Gale Pooley explores the concept of superabundance, the role of innovation in wealth creation, and the dangers of redistributing wealth from creators to politicians. He challenges conventional views on scarcity, emphasizing the importance of human creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and knowledge in driving progress and shaping a flourishing future. Gale Pooley is a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute and a board member at Human Progress. Gale's website - https://galepooley.substack.com Chapters 0:00:00 Introduction & Episode Preview 0:07:02 Understanding Resource Creation 0:14:13 Pessimism and Optimism Psychology 0:22:58 Humans' Net Positive for Earth? 0:31:33 Billionaires' Role in Today's World 0:42:15 Future Politics Impact Entrepreneurial Alliances 0:50:32 Humanity's Future: Resource Shortage Fears? // Connect With Me // JOIN THE LIST TO PRE-ORDER MY BOOK, THE TIME IS NOW: A GUIDE TO HONOR YOUR TIME ON EARTH: ⁠⁠https://throughconversations.substack.com⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://throughconversations.com⁠⁠ // Social // X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/ThruConvPodcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=en⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠https:⁠//www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g

Journalist Ed Conway went on a journey to discover where the things we use in everyday life come from. He narrowed that search down to six vital materials: sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium. These materials, he says, are like a gateway allowing us to see the spectrum of different things around us that really do matter. These materials from the ground that have enabled us to connect with each other, to provide energy and make machines. Guest: Ed Conway, Economics and Data Editor of Sky News and columnist for The Times and Sunday Times. He is the author of: Material World: a substantial story of our past and future published by Penguin.Credits: Presenter: Richard AedyProducer: Kate MacDonaldThis program was first broadcast on 15th February, 2024

Professor Dr Johan Rockström (pictured) from the Potsdam Univerity fears both environmental catastrophe and catastrophe reversal of human progress if we don't bend the curve away from fossil fuels. "A Kennedy daughter offers a hand to Pacific nations threatened by climate change"; "Foodprint Melbourne: Building the Resilience of Melbourne's Food System"; "Poorer nations need $1tn a year by 2030 in climate finance, top economists find"; "Argentina withdraws negotiators from Cop29 summit"; "‘Minimal progress' made this year on curbing global heating, report finds"; "What Is Project 2025, and Why Did Trump Distance Himself From It During the Campaign?"; "‘Fossil Fuels Are Still Winning': Global Emissions Head for a Record"; "Global Warming Made Helene More Menacing, Researchers Say"; "What are tariffs?"; "Proposal at UN climate talks to tax business-class flights, crypto and plastics"; "From Chile and Taiwan via Glasgow, youth call for climate justice"; "The all-male Cop29 committee is a big step backwards for climate"; "The Tug-of-War on This Climate Super Pollutant Has Big Implications for the Future"; "What the Earth's Recent Heat Uptick Could Mean for the Climate Fight"; "Climate Advocacy Groups Say They're Ready for Trump 2.0"; "Oil Industry Asks Trump to Repeal Major Climate Policies"; "Cop summits ‘no longer fit for purpose', say leading climate policy experts"; "Climate Change Is Losing Its Grip on Our Politics"; "Albanese unlikely to announce new climate targets until after federal election"; "To Protect the Ozone Layer and Slow Global Warming, Fertilizers Must Be Deployed More Efficiently, UN Says"; "‘COP Fatigue': Experts Warn That Size and Spectacle of Global Climate Summit Is Hindering Progress"; "As New York Congestion Pricing Turns a Corner, Experts Point to Lessons From London"; "Good To Go? Decarbonising Travel After the Pandemic"; "The case for COPs (even this one)"; "Did people have to fly to COP29? Private jet use soared, but one group got to Baku overland"; "Picture an all-seeing eye scanning the dying Earth – and then lighting on our ‘solutions' at Cop29"; "At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change"; "COP29 climate finance in numbers: How much is needed and where is it coming from?"; "Katharine Hayhoe's Post-Election Advice: Fight Fear, Embrace Hope and Work Together"; "In a Parched US, Human-Triggered Wildfires Are Poised to Thrive"; "Severe drought puts nearly half a million children at risk in Amazon – report"; "How will offshore wind fare under a second Trump term?"; "A new generation of cheaper batteries is sweeping the EV industry"; "Global Warming Made Helene More Menacing, Researchers Say"; "If our hot water heaters ran off daytime solar, we would slash emissions and soak up cheap energy".

Is the arrow of history one of progress, where things just keep getting more bureaucratic and more complex, or is there another story that we could tell about the past? This week we're cracking open David Graeber and David Wengrow's Dawn of Everything, which argues that the arrow of progress is flat out WRONG. Instead of there being a single story of history that requires us to live these enfeebled, isolated, matrixy lives, there is a whole world of possibility out there for what a society *could* look like, but they've been keeping it from you! Or have they? We enter into this exploration with some skepticism (at least Nastia does), because it's possible that there are other competing systems that litter history, but surely there's something meaningful about the fact that they've all been subsumed into the monetized beast that is the modern capitalist technotopia (or dystopia, the designation of which is inversely dependent on how much paid vacation leave you get and directly dependent to how much time you spend deboning chickens on the Perdue production line). Whatever the case may be, we are listening, Davids - because any change starts with an idea, and this book is full of ‘em. Sign up for our Patreon and get episodes early + join our weekly Patron Chat https://bit.ly/3lcAasB AND rock some Demystify Gear to spread the word: https://demystifysci.myspreadshop.com/ OR do your Amazon shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/4g2cPVV (00:00) Go! (00:07:28) Modern Historical Narratives of the Arc of Progress (00:17:18) The Davids' Alternative Interpretations of History (00:23:40) Indigenous Critique of European Hierarchies (00:33:08) Legacy of Roman Conquest and European Conflict (00:47:40) Indigenous vs. Western Social Organization (00:55:00) Militarism and Freedom (01:03:24) The Arrow of Progress and Future Implications (01:12:21) Economic Bailouts and Banking (01:18:22) Indigenous Influence and New Ideas (01:25:24) Government and Society (01:35:09) Exploration of Alternative Societies (01:46:05) Vision for a Future Beyond Traditional Structures #TheDawnOfEverything, #DavidGraeber, #AlternativeHistory, #IndigenousSocieties, #HumanCivilization, #SocietalStructures, #RethinkingHistory, #EnlightenmentCritique, #HistoricalNarratives, #CivilizationDebates, #HumanProgress, #Anthropology, #Decolonization, #CrossCulturalExchanges, #EconomicBailouts, #IndigenousCritique, #DavidWengrow, #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcast, Check our short-films channel, @DemystifySci: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingScience AND our material science investigations of atomics, @MaterialAtomics https://www.youtube.com/@MaterialAtomics Join our mailing list https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S PODCAST INFO: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities. - Blog: http://DemystifySci.com/blog - RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rss - Donate: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaD - Swag: https://bit.ly/2PXdC2y SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySci MUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

Marian Tupy, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, discusses his book "Super Abundance" with Gene Tunny. Tupy argues that resources are becoming more abundant relative to global population, a concept he calls "super abundance." He explains that human ingenuity has led to cheaper commodities over time. Tupy refutes Malthusian predictions of resource scarcity, citing examples like the Haber-Bosch process for synthetic fertilizer. He also addresses environmental concerns, emphasizing that economic growth and technological advancements can mitigate issues like ocean and air pollution and resource depletion.If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for Gene, please email him at contact@economicsexplored.com  or send a voice message via https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored. About this episode's guest: Marian Tupy, Cato InstituteMarian L. Tupy is the founder and editor of Human​Progress​.org, and a senior fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity.He is the co-author of the Simon Abundance Index, Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet (2022) and Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know: And Many Others You Will Find Interesting (2020).His articles have been published in the Financial Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Newsweek, the U.K. Spectator, Foreign Policy, and various other outlets both in the United States and overseas. He has appeared on BBC, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Fox News, Fox Business, and other channels.Tupy received his BA in international relations and classics from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and his PhD in international relations from the University of St. Andrews in the United Kingdom.Source: https://www.cato.org/people/marian-l-tupyTimestamps for EP258Introduction and Overview of the Podcast (0:00)Explaining the Concept of Super Abundance (2:30)Methodology and Stylized Facts (6:48)Julian Simon and the Bet with Paul Ehrlich (9:46)Future Prospects and Human Ingenuity (12:45)Environmental Concerns and Degrowth (22:59)Population Growth and Resource Use (33:11)Final Thoughts and Future Prospects (34:08)TakeawaysTupy argues that human ingenuity continuously expands the resource base, making resources more abundant even as populations grow.The concept of "time prices" shows that resources are becoming cheaper relative to wages, supporting the thesis of super abundance.The famous Simon-Ehrlich bet demonstrates that commodities became cheaper over time, disproving doomsday predictions about resource depletion.Technological advancements, such as desalination and agricultural productivity, are key to sustaining resource abundance.Economic prosperity and technological innovation are essential for environmental protection.Links relevant to the conversationMarian's book Superabundance:https://www.amazon.com.au/Superabundance-Population-Growth-Innovation-Flourishing/dp/1952223393Simon–Ehrlich wager Wikipedia entry:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon%E2%80%93Ehrlich_wagerRegarding the question, “Is it true that the majority of plastic in the oceans comes from Asia and Africa?” see:https://www.perplexity.ai/search/is-it-true-that-the-majority-o-3aYOSMTyT6m9CcULDm7IugLumo Coffee promotion10% of Lumo Coffee's Seriously Healthy Organic Coffee.Website: https://www.lumocoffee.com/10EXPLOREDPromo code: 10EXPLORED 

Jonah is coming off an electric evening with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, where he danced with fire eaters and geeked out with fellow think tank nationals. As a result, he is well prepared to dig into the Hezbollah-pager plot, Trump's Freudian slip in his attempt to combat antisemitism, the Rich Lowry non-controversy, and the continued bad behavior of J.D. Vance. To close it out, Jonah scolds the media for playing morality police and reminds those still inhabiting the world of the sane of the unbelievable idiocy of Donald Trump's defenders. Show Notes: —The Heart of a Cheetah by Magatte Wade —Trump on antisemitism —The RFK Jr./Olivia Nuzzi affair—err, “situationship” —Wednesday G-File —A pretty long story about a thing that didn't happen —A pretty long podcast about a thing that didn't happen —Human Progress reviews “An Edible History of Humanity” The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including Jonah's G-File newsletter, weekly livestreams, and other members-only content—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin and Blair cover a variety of topics today. From the Olympics to Objectivism, not to mention Human Progress and the overall bleak outlook. We also talk about a review of our podcast, the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, and statistics for The Secular Foxhole podcast.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Amy Peikoff's news sandwichThe Secular Moral Alternative to Dawkins and Ayaan Hirsi AliWhy We Need More Objectivists and Objectivist IntellectualsAyn Rand Bot on Twitter (X)Ayn Rand Bot - Prometheus FoundationAristotle - Delphi.aiThomas AquinasAquinas's Arguments for GodThe Aristotle Adventure: A Guide to the Greek, Arabic, & Latin Scholars Who Transmitted Aristotle's Logic to the RenaissanceRock Star Morrissey Calls Out Fauci, Bill Gates, Klaus Schwab as ‘Criminals' During Vegas Concert - BreitbartBosch Fawstin on InstagramBosch Fawstin's tweet about his content on InstagramThe Secular Foxhole Reviewed - Podcast Rodeo (October 18, 2023)The Secular Foxhole site (powered by Podpage)Value 4 ValueWhat is Podcasting 2.0? And Why Should I Care?New, modern podcast applicationsThe Secular Foxhole on TrueFansTrader...

Want to learn anything faster than you ever thought possible? Tune in as Larry welcomes his next guest, Steve Acho, a self-taught musician whose songs have amassed over 50 million streams globally. But that's just the beginning. Steve holds an MBA from Japan, where he lived and worked under the President of Mazda, developing an innovative language learning methodology. As a tech entrepreneur, he manages a company with high-profile clients like Apple and Amazon. And if that's not impressive enough, Steve is also an accomplished athlete in martial arts and tennis, boasting a unique approach to training, rapid learning, and injury recovery. Ready to cut your learning speed in half? Don't miss this episode!

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 CrowdStrike caused a global tech outage 17:47 SEG 2 PATRICK TUOHEY, Sr. Fellow at Show Me Institute, talks about Developer says huge north side project is being held up by Comptroller Green. She cites incentive policy that protects city | Fights over Missouri stadiums | Different Kansas, Missouri pay rates show how minimum wage laws hurt the working poor | Why Markets Matter for Human Progress and Prosperity https://showmeinstitute.org/author/patrick-tuohey/  https://twitter.com/PatrickTuohey   36:46 SEG 3 Joey V. reviews “Twisters”, a spiritual sequel to the 1996 film “Twister”. There are a few references to the original but you don't need to know a thing about the first one. It's a big dumb fun.   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) The Show Me Institute / Russell Sobel  professor of economics and entrepreneurship at the Baker School of Business at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina.our just-release paper: Why Markets Matter for Human Progress and Prosperity with Some key takeaways from the paper: Free markets connect consumer satisfaction to producer rewards, leading to higher prosperity. Entrepreneurship and continuous discovery in free markets ensure efficient resource use. Government-controlled economies suffer from a disconnect between producer incentives and consumer satisfaction. The free market does need a strong government to flourish—but it is a government that is limited to its proper role. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood  @LarryConnersUSALARRY CONNERS IN-STUDIO 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Weekly: Jay Ashcroft, Missouri Secretary of State, @MissouriSOSCandidate,Missouri Governor@JayAshcroftMOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 CrowdStrike caused a global tech outage 17:47 SEG 2 PATRICK TUOHEY, Sr. Fellow at Show Me Institute, talks about Developer says huge north side project is being held up by Comptroller Green. She cites incentive policy that protects city | Fights over Missouri stadiums | Different Kansas, Missouri pay rates show how minimum wage laws hurt the working poor | Why Markets Matter for Human Progress and Prosperity https://showmeinstitute.org/author/patrick-tuohey/  https://twitter.com/PatrickTuohey   36:46 SEG 3 Joey V. reviews “Twisters”, a spiritual sequel to the 1996 film “Twister”. There are a few references to the original but you don't need to know a thing about the first one. It's a big dumb fun.   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James V. Shuls speaks with Russell S. Sobel, Professor of Economics and Entrepreneurship at the Baker School of Business at The Citadel, about his latest paper, "Why Markets Matter for Human Progress & Prosperity." They discuss how free markets drive innovation, prosperity, and human flourishing, the historical context of market-based economies, the pitfalls of government intervention, the long-term benefits of entrepreneurship and competition, and more. Read the full paper here: https://bit.ly/3zISjZA Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Trade is under tremendous threat from both major political parties in the United States and their presidential candidates. In this episode, Mark Thornton discusses his new paper, "Ludwig von Mises on Trade, Human Development, and Human Progress," explains how Mises examined trade holistically and integrated it into a powerful social theory. Ideologically, the commitment to free trade must be understood and sustained in order for us to continue to receive the benefits of trade in the international division of labor.Download Dr. Thornton's paper, "Ludwig von Mises on Trade, Human Development, and Human Progress" at Mises.org/MI_78_AOrder a free paperback copy of Murray Rothbard's What Has Government Done to Our Money? at Mises.org/IssuesFree.Follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/MinorIssues.

Actor, producer and author Thomas Jane joins in studio to discuss UFO disclosure, the nature of consciousness and his role in Hollywood films like The Punisher on episode 164 of the Far Out with Faust podcast.Thomas Jane is an American actor best known for portraying Frank Castle in Marvel's film The Punisher. He also appears in the films Boogie Nights, Deep Blue Sea, The Sweetest Thing, The Mist, 1922, and The Predator. Thomas received critical acclaim for his television role as Mickey Mantle in the film 61. He also starred in the HBO series Hung and the Syfy/Amazon Video series The Expanse. Currently, you can find Thomas in the crime drama Troppo on Amazon Prime. He's also the founder of Renegade Entertainment and the author of a new book, A Human's Guide to Visiting Aliens.In this episode, Faust and Thomas share their thoughts on UFO's, the nature of consciousness, and the global conspiracy to conceal alien technology. Topics include:•Given the history and scope of government conspiracy, is UFO disclosure even possible?•How can we overcome societal conditioning that has enabled corrupt power structures?•What is consciousness, and what role does it play in understanding the universe?•How have nefarious global players stolen and utilized alien technology?•What is the extent of the secret space program?…and much more! Stick around till the end, when Thomas divulges some Hollywood secrets, including what it was like to work with Steven King, and where DC Comics went wrong.

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, your host Stewart Alsop is joined by Raffi Grinberg, Executive Director at Dialog. They explore a range of topics including the essence of dialogue, consciousness in robots, human progress, and the ethics of monotheism versus paganism. Raffi shares insights on the cultural significance of the divine mother, the impact of social media on society, and the potential future of decentralized media. They also discuss the idea of a fourth branch of government to manage digital space, the challenges of large-scale bureaucracies, and innovative approaches to maintaining company agility. For more about Raffi Grinberg, you can connect with him on LinkedIn. Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation! Timestamps 00:00:00 The conversation begins with the definition and nature of dialogue, its importance, and a comparison with monologue and trial log. Raffi and the host also discuss the TV series "The Decalogue." 00:05:00 Discussion on consciousness in robots and the thought experiment Pascal's mugging, highlighting the challenge of determining the consciousness of simulated beings. 00:10:00 Conversation on human progress, resources consumption, and the correlation between population size and well-being. Discussion shifts to the implications of having more or fewer children and the environmental movements' perspectives. 00:15:00 Exploration of the ethical implications of monotheism versus paganism and the role of the divine in different cultures. The host shares his observations on the cultural differences between South America and the West, particularly in relation to the divine mother. 00:20:00 The role of mythology, legends, and lowercase versus uppercase worship in culture. The conversation shifts to the impact of monotheism on shared ethics and civilization. 00:25:00 Discussion on spirituality, ethics, and community, with a focus on the spiritual but not religious movement. The host reflects on the role of ethics in various belief systems and the importance of a shared framework of morality. 00:30:00 Conversation on the spread of information and the role of the internet in shaping culture. The potential for the internet to both homogenize and diversify cultures is discussed. 00:35:00 The benefits and challenges of decentralization in media and the internet. Discussion on the impact of social media on society and the idea of a fourth branch of government to manage digital space. 00:40:00 Debate on federalism, the role of bureaucracy, and the Founding Fathers' design philosophy. The conversation includes thoughts on the balance of power between local, state, and federal governments. 00:45:00 The future of large-scale bureaucracies and their effectiveness. The potential for artificial intelligence to reduce coordination costs and the idea of spinning out companies to maintain innovation. Key Insights The Nature of Dialogue and Consciousness: Raffi Grinberg and Stewart Alsop discuss the fundamental nature of dialogue, contrasting it with monologue and exploring the concept of trial logs. They delve into the importance of shared inner worlds and how dialogue builds confidence in each other's humanity, touching on philosophical questions about the consciousness of robots and the implications of artificial intelligence. Human Progress and Resource Consumption: The conversation highlights the positive correlation between human progress and population growth, emphasizing that despite concerns about resource consumption, human innovation and technological advancements have historically led to improved well-being. Raffi argues that each additional human being contributes to progress and that fears of overpopulation are often overstated. Ethics of Monotheism vs. Paganism: The discussion examines the ethical implications of monotheism compared to paganism. Raffi explains how monotheistic religions have historically fostered shared ethical frameworks, whereas pagan religions, with their multiple deities, often lacked unified moral standards. This shared ethical foundation, Raffi argues, has been crucial for the development of civilization. Spirituality, Community, and Ethics: Stewart and Raffi explore the "spiritual but not religious" movement, emphasizing the importance of integrating spirituality with ethics and community. Raffi suggests that true religion encompasses all three elements and that the combination is vital for sustaining meaningful and ethical human relationships. Impact of Social Media and Decentralized Media: The conversation addresses the transformative impact of social media on culture, noting both the benefits and challenges of a decentralized media landscape. While social media has democratized information dissemination, it has also led to concerns about misinformation and echo chambers. Raffi argues that, despite these issues, the overall democratization of information is beneficial for society. Future of Bureaucracies and Innovation: Raffi and Stewart discuss the inefficiencies of large-scale bureaucracies and the potential for artificial intelligence to reduce coordination costs. They explore innovative organizational structures, such as spinning out companies to maintain agility and innovation, and consider the idea of a fourth branch of government to manage digital space, reflecting the shared digital environment. Energy and Technological Advancements: The episode touches on the vast potential for energy innovation, challenging the notion that energy resources are limited. Raffi and Stewart discuss the concept of harnessing potential energy from natural and cosmic sources, highlighting emerging technologies like space-based solar energy collection and the manufacturing of crystals in low-gravity environments. They emphasize that engineering solutions, rather than resource limitations, will drive future energy advancements.    

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Progress Conference 2024: Toward Abundant Futures, published by jasoncrawford on June 26, 2024 on LessWrong. The progress movement has grown a lot in the last few years. We now have progress journals, think tanks, and fellowships. The progress idea has spread and evolved into the "abundance agenda", "techno-optimism", "supply-side progressivism", "American dynamism". All of us want to see more scientific, technological, and economic progress for the good of humanity, and envision a bold, ambitious, flourishing future. What we haven't had so far is a regular gathering of the community. Announcing Progress Conference 2024, a two-day event to connect people in the progress movement. Meet great people, share ideas in deep conversations, catalyze new projects, get energized and inspired. Hosted by: the Roots of Progress Institute, together with the Foresight Institute, HumanProgress.org, the Institute for Humane Studies, the Institute for Progress, and Works in Progress magazine When: October 18-19, 2024 Where: Berkeley, CA - at the Lighthaven campus, an inviting space perfect for mingling Speakers: Keynotes include Patrick Collison, Tyler Cowen, Jason Crawford, and Steven Pinker. Around 20 additional speakers will share ideas on four tracks: the big idea of human progress, policy for progress, tech for progress, and storytelling/media for progress. Full speaker list Attendees: We expect 200+ intellectuals, builders, policy makers, storytellers, and students. This is an invitation-only event, but anyone can apply for an invitation. Complete the open application by July 15th. Program: Two days of intellectual exploration, inspiration and interaction that will help shape the progress movement into a cultural force. Attend talks on topics from tech to policy to culture, build relationships with new people as you hang out on cozy sofas or enjoy the sun in the garden, sign up to run an unconference session and find others who share your interests and passions, or pitch your ideas to those who could help make your dreams a reality. Special thanks to our early sponsors: Cato Institute, Astera Institute, and Freethink Media! We have more sponsorships open, view sponsorship opportunities here. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

Marian Tupy joins Tim to burst the myth that the world is overpopulated. Through his work, he has demonstrated that as the world's population has grown, humankind has actually become more abundant. Marian is the founder and editor of HumanProgress.org, and a senior fellow at the Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity at the Cato Institute. He is the coauthor of: The Simon Abundance Index, Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know: And Many Others You Will Find Interesting, and Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet.#overpopulation #demographics #economy #economics This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shapingopinion.substack.com

Marian Tupy joins Tim to burst the myth that the world is overpopulated. Through his work, he has demonstrated that as the world's population has grown, humankind has actually become more abundant. Marian is the founder and editor of HumanProgress.org, and a senior fellow at the Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity at the Cato Institute. He is the coauthor of: The Simon Abundance Index, Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know: And Many Others You Will Find Interesting, and Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/shapingopinion/Marian_Tupy_Interview_auphonic.mp3 Check out this FULL EPISODE at YouTube: https://youtu.be/yyxWWDkbdck Check out this FULL EPISODE at Rumble:  https://rumble.com/v4u8jxw-bursting-the-overpopulation-myth-with-marian-tupy.html LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos as soon as they are posted: https://www.youtube.com/@shapingopinion/videos Stay up to date by signing up for the Shaping Opinion Substack here:  https://shapingopinion.substack.co Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts: Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shaping-opinion/id1371714253 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/6yOg769bSm9hJn9zhwkunl For all episodes and to learn more about Shaping Opinion at: https://shapingopinion.com Follow the Shaping Opinion Podcast on all social platforms: Twitter/X - @Shaping Opinion, Instagram - @Shaping Opinion, on Facebook at Shaping Opinion and don't forget to join the “Shaping Opinion Podcast Listeners” Group on Facebook. Links from Our Conversation: HumanProgress.org – https://humanprogress.org Marian Tupy, Cato Institute – https://www.cato.org/people/marian-l-tupy Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet, Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Superabundance-Population-Innovation-Flourishing-Infinitely/dp/1952223393/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LA5I10BFSH2J&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n2d_vjnwl9rz1t1YWR2Dv0i4zh5fWgUkXZSRVG8fX6JrMK6l8B-KNVfMFr8Nq6YVf-ko06gV6sqBhsUAvbp3d6WSyEsVbdVG_FDAlReTy0KC7npPru28e8xLW7qcpL1GKIratT2TM-k-vtAdwHomOJzZjzEAEqdb7JazmMP_djsPkz_gEO795XnSYu8Bx9ug12B4H4982n8CDJM73Z15eev-QqM0GKhT7QkYOj1vtzc.t_HJvrvGkySzcfhFB1ABmtN5rZWDLGHdRFw_5jijVwQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=superabundance&qid=1715299541&sprefix=superab%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1 Julian Simon Was Right: A Half‐​Century of Population Growth, Increasing Prosperity, and Falling Commodity Prices, Cato Institute – https://www.cato.org/economic-development-bulletin/julian-simon-was-right-half-century-population-growth-increasing

A Note from James:Today, we have a remarkable guest, John Mackey, the founder of Whole Foods. Whole Foods is my go-to place for groceries, whether I'm shopping in-store or ordering via Instacart. John's story is fascinating. He started as a young, hippie-ish guy living in a commune and working in a food co-op. One day, he thought, "Hey, I could do this," and opened his first store, Saferway, humorously named to poke fun at Safeway. Over time, this venture grew into the massive empire we now know as Whole Foods, which was eventually acquired by Amazon.John's journey is detailed in his new book, which captures the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. Despite his seemingly hippie background, John evolved into an ardent capitalist, recognizing that innovation thrives on the competition capitalism inspires. In our conversation, we delve into how he evolved over the decades and the invaluable advice he shared with me.So, here's John Mackey with the whole story: adventures in love, life, and capitalism.Episode Description:In this episode, James Altucher welcomes John Mackey, co-founder of Whole Foods Market. John shares his inspiring journey from a young man living in a commune to building one of the most successful grocery chains in the world. This conversation offers a unique perspective on entrepreneurship, competition, and personal growth. John reveals his transition from a "hippie-ish" background to embracing capitalism, discussing how competition fuels innovation. Listeners will gain insights into John's entrepreneurial spirit, his experiences with Whole Foods' expansion, and the personal challenges he faced along the way. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone interested in business, personal development, and the philosophy of conscious capitalism.What You'll Learn:The Origin Story: How John Mackey's journey from a commune and food co-op led to the creation of Whole Foods.Entrepreneurial Insights: The transition from hippie to capitalist and how competition drives innovation.Cultural Integrity: The importance of maintaining a healthy company culture during rapid growth.Resilience in Business: How setbacks and failures can be opportunities for learning and growth.Future of Retail: John's thoughts on the future of retail and holistic health with his new venture, Love Life.Chapters:00:01:30 - Introduction to John Mackey00:03:07 - Whole Foods Market headquarters and remote work trends00:04:22 - John Mackey's departure from Amazon and thoughts on company culture00:06:32 - Love Life: John's new venture and its holistic approach00:10:04 - Rebuilding after setbacks: The flood and the importance of resilience00:13:32 - The importance of culture in business growth and sustainability00:19:41 - Analogies between company culture and personal culture00:27:15 - Challenges and lessons from early partnership conflicts00:30:38 - The impact of personal relationships on business00:41:52 - Expansion instincts and entrepreneurial foresight00:46:53 - Current economic perspectives and the future of capitalism00:51:23 - Optimism, creativity, and the role of innovation00:58:22 - Recommended reads for understanding progress and optimism01:08:41 - Managing fear and focusing on personal contributions01:09:31 - Conclusion and John's new venture, Love LifeAdditional Resources:The Whole Story: Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism by John MackeyEnlightenment Now by Steven PinkerSuperabundance by Marian TupyCapitalist Manifesto by Johan NorbergThe Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

On this episode of the Six Five on the Road, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman are joined by Dell's Michael Dell, Chairman & CEO, for a conversation on how Dell Technologies is leveraging AI to pioneer advancements in technology and society. Our discussion delves deep into the role of AI in driving human progress, marking a significant leap in innovation, collaboration, and responsible technology use. Their discussion covers: Insights from Dell Tech World 2024 and the significance of Dell's announcements and the company's drive towards innovation Integration of AI in Dell's products and services, enhancing their offerings The expansion and nourishment of Dell's ecosystem through strategic partnerships Addressing the dual aspects of challenges and opportunities in AI integration within society Celebrating Dell's 40th anniversary and looking ahead to the future of Dell Technologies  

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Magnus Stenlund is a Nordic history author and Geopolitics and Economics Analyst.  GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Marian L. Tupy is the founder and editor of Human​Progress​.org, and a senior fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity.

On this week's Education Gadfly Show podcast, Marian Tupy, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and the founder and editor of HumanProgress.org, joins Mike and David to discuss the incredible progress that humanity has made over millennia, and what schools might do to better teach kids that our past, present, and future is not all doom and gloom. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber examines a new study investigating if education savings accounts increase tuition costs at private schools.Recommended content: Ten global trends every smart person should know: And many others you will find interesting —Marian Tupy and Ronald Bailey“Progress, rediscovered” —Ronald Bailey, Reason Magazine“School choice need not mean an expensive windfall for the rich” —Michael Petrilli, Fordham Institute“Name Fordham's boy band!” —Eduwonkette, Education WeekJason Fontana and Jennifer L. Jennings, “The effect of taxpayer-funded education savings accounts on private school tuition: Evidence from Iowa,” Annenberg Institute at Brown University (April 2024).Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our podcast? Send them to Daniel Buck at dbuck@fordhaminstitute.org.

Follow this podcast here: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ Watch here: https://youtu.be/6uiMn9hRqQA  In this episode, Rob chats with Marian Tupy, the editor of Human​Progress.org, a senior fellow the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, and co-author of The Simon Abundance Index. Marian argues that humanity has accomplished a great deal and can continue to do so if we continue to adhere to the values of classical liberalism. According to Marian, the argument that resources can't keep up with human growth is simply not true. A cold, dispassionate look at the big picture shows that, all things considered, the world continues to improve along many different dimensions. #auspol #humanprogress #cato All our links: https://linktr.ee/centreforindependentstudies

Marian L. Tupy is the founder and editor of Human​Progress​.org, and a senior fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity. Marian is the coauthor of the Simon Abundance Index, Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet (2022) and Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know: And Many Others You Will Find Interesting (2020). Marian's articles have been published in the Financial Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Newsweek, the U.K. Spectator, Foreign Policy, and various other outlets both in the United States and overseas. He has appeared on BBC, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Fox News, Fox Business, and other channels. Marian received his PhD in international relations from the University of St. Andrews in the United Kingdom. Connect with Marian: https://www.cato.org/people/marian-l-... Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) freedompact@gmail.com Instagram.com/freedompact​ https://tiktok.com/personaldevelopment Twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com

Chelsea Follett, author of Centers of Progress, 40 Cities That Changed the World, joins us to discuss the topic of human progress and how cities emerged as centers of progress for humanity. Chelsea's book takes listeners on an intellectual and historical tour of cities' golden ages, providing a fascinating exploration of the rise and fall of different cities, and their profound impact on progress and freedom. From lesser-known places to globally renowned metropolises, the conversation delves into the surprising innovations and achievements that have shaped our world. The discussion also uncovers the universal conditions for progress, challenging preconceived notions about the drivers of societal advancement. Through thought-provoking insights and engaging anecdotes, they shed light on the undeniable link between urbanization, autonomy, and the human experience. Join us as we embark on a journey through history, unraveling the intricate connection between cities, freedom, and progress, and uncovering the enduring influence of urban environments on the pursuit of prosperity and liberty. Chelsea Follett is the managing editor of HumanProgress.org, a project of the Cato Institute that seeks to educate the public on the global improvements in well‐being by providing free empirical data on long‐term developments. Additional Resources HumanProgress.org Centers of Progress Follow Chelsea on X Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com   

Today it's great to have the legendary Noam Chomsky on the podcast. Noam is a public intellectual, linguist, and political activist. He's the author of many influential books, including Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media, and his latest book with Robert Pollin called Climate Crisis and The Green New Deal: The Political Economy of Saving The Planet. Chomsky is also known for helping to initiate and sustain the cognitive revolution. He's the Laureate Professor of Linguistics at The University of Arizona and Institute Professor Emeritus at MIT. Topics [02:06] The cognitive revolution of the ‘50s and ‘60s [03:49] Noam's first encounter with behaviorism [12:41] What it was like to be part of the cognitive revolution [17:49] Implicit learning and artificial grammar [26:30] Noam's view on modern-day behavioral genetics [28:05] Noam's thoughts on intelligence [32:02] Noam's take on creativity [38:41] Chomsky's view vs. Foucault's view [42:49] Noam's thoughts on modern-day social justice movements [45:50] Is there such a thing as human nature? [49:06] Identity vs. human nature [54:54] Noam's views on race consciousness in America [59:16] Why Noam thinks Trump is the worst criminal in human history [1:00:34] How can democrats appeal to Trump supporters? [1:03:47] Cancel culture [1:05:10] The complexities of the slogan "defund the police" [1:08:36] Noam reflects on his life regrets [1:10:17] Chomsky's life adviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you aware of the grassroots organization making waves in the political landscape, Americans for Prosperity (AFP)? We've got the inside scoop as we chat with AFP's Stone Clanton and Cade Yates about the influential work they're doing. Advocating for limited government, lower taxes, and free markets, this powerhouse team is taking citizen engagement to new heights. They're shaping the discourse on key policy areas like education and healthcare and using a bottom-up approach to drive change. Stepping away from the traditional talk on policy, we take an unexpected culinary detour, celebrating Southern cuisine in all its glory. You'll be surprised to find out where Clanton and Yates recommend getting the best fried chicken in Mississippi! Then, we steer the ship back to crucial topics like government spending, education, and Medicaid expansion. We question the balance between government safety nets and community charity, the need for a long-term solution for affordable healthcare, and how education can become more flexible to cater to individual needs. Finally, we jump into the hot topic of tax policy and AFP's vision of reducing taxes wherever possible. We dream about the possibility of eliminating income tax in Mississippi, the challenges that pose, and the need to cut government spending. Whether it's healthcare, taxes or education, the crux of our conversation always comes back to this - every citizen deserves quality, affordable services, and the freedom to choose what's best for them. Come join us on this enlightening journey with Stone Clanton and Cade Yates as we navigate these pressing issues and envision a future of prosperity.Americans for ProsperityWebsite: https://americansforprosperity.org/ and  https://standtogether.org/about-us/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afpmississippi/ X: @afp_ms Facebook: @afpms E-mail: sclanton@afphq.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------Where's The County Line:Website: https://www.countylinepodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/countylinepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/countylinepodcastmsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecountylinepodcast/aboutPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/countylinepodcastSubmit content, questions, and topics you would like to hear on The County Line to: countylinepodcast@gmail.com----------------------------------------------------------------------(00:04) Americans for Prosperity(13:19) Government's Role and Love for Southern Cuisine(21:27) Controlling Government Spending and Education(32:56) The Progress of Human Progress(36:25) Medicaid Expansion(41:47) Medicaid Expansion Concerns and Challenges(56:44) Repealing COIN and Medicaid Expansion(1:02:30) Healthcare Options and Technology Advancements(1:15:15) Healthcare System and Nurse Practitioners(1:23:35) Tax Policy and State Budget Conversations(1:28:27) Eliminating Taxes and Creative Revenue Solutions(1:41:26) Educational Choice and FlexibilitySupport the show

You can't fix what is wrong in the world if you don't know what's actually happening. Polls show that most smart people tend to believe that the state of the world is getting worse. In the United States, almost 3/4 of Americans believe the world is getting worse and only 6% think it's getting better. But according to Marian Tupy, our guest on this episode, “this dark view of the prospects for humanity, and the natural world is, in large part, badly mistaken.” As a senior fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, coauthor of the Simon Abundance Index and editor of the website HumanProgress.org, he has produced compelling research on this topic. Abundant evidence from individual scholars, academic institutions, and international organizations shows dramatic improvements in human well-being throughout much of the world. In recent decades, these improvements have been especially striking in developing countries where there's been a significant decline in extreme poverty and improvements in child mortality rates.  For thousands of years, the average income around the world was about $2 per person per day. Today, globally, it's $35. So the average inhabitant of the world adjusted for inflation is 18 times better off than he or she was 200 years ago.  “These days, young people especially are freaked out about the environment. They think everything is bad,” observes Marian. “That is not true. The United States and the European Union have added 35% more new forests in recent decades. China, 15% more forests.” Unfortunately, there is often a wide gap between the reality of human experience, which is characterized by incremental improvements, and public perception, which tends to be quite negative about the current state of the world and skeptical about humanity's future prospects. "Journalism is about things that happen, not things that don't happen,” explains Marian. “When a bunch of crazy fanatics fly an airplane into a building in New York, it ends up on all the front pages. But what is never covered is human progress, the things that are happening in the background every year, like how by quarter of a percent or half a percent, absolute poverty is declining and growth is increasing.” Tupy emphasizes the importance of economic and political freedom in driving these positive changes, and that we do need to worry that these freedoms are under attack throughout the world.  To innovate, people must be allowed to think, speak, publish, associate, and disagree. They must be allowed to save, invest, trade, and profit. In a word, they must be free. Tupy brings abundant historical and real world evidence to support this assertion. We ignore these basics at our peril. 

What makes a city truly great? In this episode, we dive into the tapestry of cities that have shaped human history with Chelsea Follett, author of 'Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World.' From the invention of writing to the digital revolutions in modern metropolises, we explore the key factors that have allowed cities to become centers of progress, innovation, and enduring impact. Episode HighlightsThe book looks at 40 cities throughout history that made major contributions to human progress, starting with ancient cities like Jericho that developed agriculture to modern cities like San Francisco that drove the digital revolution.Many of the featured centers of progress reached their peak during periods of peace and stability, often characterized by open trade, effective governance, and intellectual freedom.Paris' intellectual vibrancy in the Enlightenment and the 1920s and Cambridge's enduring scientific contributions highlight that being a center of progress can be a lasting trait for cities.The extraordinary concentration of genius in Athens and Florence led to a cross-pollination of ideas that still resonates today.Despite its smaller size, Edinburgh has made outsized contributions to various fields, thanks to its robust educational system and culture of intellectual curiosity.What's next? In March 2024, the Cato Institute plans to release a companion volume titled "Heroes of Progress" about individuals who made significant contributions to progress and changed the world.Chelsea Follett: LinkedIn, X/TwitterCato Institute: Website, LinkedIn, X/TwitterHumanProgress.org: Website, Facebook, X/Twitter Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World Austin Next Links: Website, X/Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn

From the dawn of agriculture in Jericho to the artistic achievements of the Italian Renaissance in Florence, what lessons can we learn from great cities throughout history? What factors give rise to periods of innovation and creativity? In this episode of Political Economy, Chelsea Follett previews her new book, Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World.Chelsea is a policy analyst at the Cato Institute and managing editor of HumanProgress.org.

When the media and powers that be are calling for someone's destruction, don't be too quick to jump on the bandwagon. As Jeff Einstein explains, we should herald the apostates. More often than not, they have something important to say. The acquittal of the last 3 men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan's governor is one more example of the FBI purporting to "save us" from monsters of its own creation. As Deborah Heine points out, this should make us question a number of other federal prosecutions. We all know people who have expensive hobbies. If the rising cost of everything has left you feeling discouraged, Candace McManimon has a list of 20 historical hobbies for $20 or less. Having critics is a mixed blessing. On the one hand, people who aren't having impact don't get criticized. On the other hand, being attacked and smeared is unpleasant. James Walpole shares the reasons why powerful people don't defend themselves. Article of the Day: The degree of human progress that has occurred within recent memory is simply staggering. Gary M. Galles reminds us of the lessons of Henry Grady Weaver's classic book "The Mainspring of Human Progress." Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward Quilt & Sew

This morning we began a new series titled, "Hevel Under The Horizon", going through the wisdom book of Ecclesiastes. This sermon is titled, "The Myth of Human Progress" and was preached by Pastor Thomas Terry from Ecclesiastes 1:1-11.We learned that the preacher speaks truth when he says everything in the world that moves toward human progress is vanity or "hevel", meaning it is something like smoke that vanishes quickly and cannot be grasped. Moreover, all the toil we exert for all kinds of things that are also hevel weary us. Ultimately, life is full of weariness and hardships, we work but are never satisfied and in the end what will account for all this weariness of life—nothing, we will not even be remembered.Now all this may seem depressing, but what the preacher wants you to feel is the meaninglessness of these things that are hevel in order to break their allure to keep you from trying to find ultimate meaning in anything or anyone not the Lord. The preacher's words are not altogether different from what Jesus said, "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeit his soul? Or what shall a man give for his soul?" So, ask God to help you focus on heaven not hevel.

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In her new book, Chelsea Follett, Managing Editor of Human Progress.org recounts 40 cities from antiquity to modern day where epoch making innovations were created that changed the path of human development for the better. It seems that once our hunter gatherer ancestors settled in communities, they unleashed unparalleled creativity, innovation and productivity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

The world appears to lurch from economic crisis, one after another, with a side tension that we're running out of key materials for prosperity to continue. Marian Tupy is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and the founder and editor of Human Progress. Tupy has been the counter voice to that perspective, long arguing through his writings and other work a philosophy best expressed in the subtitle of his book Superabundance: “The story of population growth, innovation and human flourishing on an infinitely bountiful planet.” Tupy is joined by FreightWaves Editor at Large, John Kingston, in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Future of Supply Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I share the mic with Chad Peevy. Chad is a best-selling author of Break & Untangle, as well as an award-winning speaker on the topic of human behavior, and founder of the Institute for Human Progress and Development. He has worked with thousands of high-performing professionals from around the world - helping them achieve greater clarity, perspective, and overall well-being. Tune in to hear Chad open up about: His personal story of coming out as a gay man in a faith-driven family environment. The benefits of reevaluating ingrained thought patterns and overcoming restrictive beliefs. The vital need for compassion and open-mindedness when navigating differing opinions. Confronting the challenges of cultivating a unique identity beyond pre-existing labels. How therapy can impact self-awareness and propels our personal evolution. Chad is hosting The 2nd Coming Out event in Austin, TX from June 8-10. If you're interested in attending, visit the link below to learn more:  https://zh204.isrefer.com/go/2CO/WTF/ Want to get your Free Copy of Chad's Book, Break & Untangle? Download here: https://zh204.isrefer.com/go/freebook/WTF/ Take the Mindset Assessment mentioned in this episode: https://zh204.isrefer.com/go/mx3/WTF/ Follow Chad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadpeevy/ If you enjoy the show, it always helps to hear your feedback, so please rate & review Who The F*ck? wherever you get your podcasts. Keep up to date with new episodes, merch, events, and more: https://whothefck.com/ Follow Who The F*ck? TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whothefck_pod IG: http://instagram.com/whothefck_pod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@whothefck_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marian Tupy is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and the coauthor of two books: Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know, with Ron Bailey, and Superabundance, with Gale Pooley. Today we talk about Superabundance to address the doom and gloom, often environmentalist concerns about overpopulation. He talks to us about his research that shows why this is not the case, and explains what factors contribute to a state of superabundance. Also, check out  Human Progress, edited by Tupy, which is an innovative and successful version of the Good News Network, which relates to part of our later conversation about the relationship between media and superabundance.  Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

In this episode, Marian, Gale, and Peter discuss the meaning of SuperAbundance, how the world is the best it's ever been, and go over a variety of different commodities that have become increasingly cheaper and accessible to the worldwide population. You will learn about: 10:16 | Everything is becoming abundantly cheaper. 35:16 | Will we be overpopulated, or will we be underpopulated? 53:36 | Screw the good old days! Dr. Marian L. Tupy is the editor of HumanProgress.org, and the co-author of Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know: And Many Others You Will Find Interesting. Dr. Gale L. Pooley is an associate professor at Brigham Young University–Hawaii and co-authored the Simon Abundance Index alongside Dr. Tupy. Their new book, Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet, is available everywhere. Learn more about their book, Superabundance, and their project, Human Progress. _____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: Levels: Real-time feedback on how diet impacts your health. levels.link/peter  Consider a journey to optimize your body with LifeForce. _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog _____________ Resources How the Growth in Population X Resource Abundance was created _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots and Mindsets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why there may be MORE value in getting bloodwork done when you feel great. (2:53) Kids, their brains, and setting limits as parents. (16:55) The great decline in adolescent risky behaviors. (30:50) Paleo Valley's beef sticks are an excellent source of protein. (39:29) The challenge with NASA's new asteroid-hunting telescope. (41:28) The viral chairbender. (45:14) The recession is inevitable. (47:30) Good/bad marketing for Tesla? (51:35) Tennessee's great new law. (52:53) LMNT's value for breastfeeding moms. (54:54) Shout out to HumanProgress.org! (57:01) #ListenerLive question #1 – Why did I see massive strength gains during a cut? (58:39) #ListenerLive question #2 – If I only have 45 minutes in the morning to work out, is it more beneficial to wake up earlier to prime before my full-body workout or prioritize sleep? (1:07:17) #ListenerLive question #3 – In MAPS Anabolic Phase 3, should I focus on dropping the weight, or is it worth doubling the rest periods to focus on adding more weight? (1:17:39) #ListenerLive question #4 – Can you make gains only by working out 15 minutes a day? I'm currently working my way through MAPS 15 advanced and was wondering why in phase II there are no shoulder exercises. (1:23:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!  January Promotion: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. How To Increase Sensitivity And Density Of The Androgen Receptors? MP Hormones The Intern (2015) - IMDb The great decline in adolescent risk behaviours: Unitary trend, separate trends, or cascade? iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy–and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood–and What That Means for the Rest of Us – Book by Jean M. Twenge PhD Class Action Park Class Action Park | HBO Max Originals NASA's new asteroid-hunting telescope is made to protect Earth from disaster Waffle House Employee Known As ‘The Last Chairbender' Speaks Out After Her Viral Altercation Amazon cutting total of 18,000 workers as tech layoffs mount Meta Fined Over $400 Million in EU for Serving Ads Based on Online Activity - WSJ JRE Ep. 1914 - Siddharth Kara Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives Tesla driver is charged with intentionally plunging his family off a California cliff Tennessee passes bill requiring drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill parent HumanProgress Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** MAPS 15 Minutes MAPS Symmetry Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Siddharth Kara (@siddharthkara) Twitter Human Progress (@humanprogressorg) Instagram

Marian Tupy debunks the persistent myth that population growth will lead to the exhaustion of Earth's natural resources and the destruction of our ecosystem. He argues there are no resource constraints on what an ever-expanding humanity could accomplish  - the only constraints are the ones humans make through their own bad governance. Marian Tupy is co-author with Gale Pooley of "Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet." He is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity and editor of the website HumanProgress.org. Follow Marian's work on Twitter at @HumanProgress.