The Roots of Progress ft. Jason Crawford

<p>How exactly does technological and economic progress happen?  Founder of <a href="https://rootsofprogress.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">RootsofProgress.org</a> Jason Crawford joins the podcast to discuss why 'progress studies' are important, the theories behind how economic growth and technological breakthroughs happen, and how society should think about funding new initiatives and research.</p> <p>Referenced in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://rootsofprogress.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://rootsofprogress.org/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.gwern.net/Improvements" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.gwern.net/Improvements</a></p> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="sc-fzoLsD euuNpB"> <div class="sc-fzoLsD eeqOQk"> <div class="sc-fzoLsD jmnkot"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <p>If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and subscribe, and consider supporting us at <a href="../../../content/patreon.com/neoliberalproject" rel="noopener" target="_blank">patreon.com/neoliberalproject</a>. Patrons get access to exclusive bonus episodes, our sticker-of-the-month club, and community Slack.  Become a supporter today!</p> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div> <div> <div class="sc-1di2uql-0 jVgHLt sc-1sp3zau-0 fdFQMz">Follow us at:</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div> <div> <div class="sc-1di2uql-0 jVgHLt sc-1sp3zau-0 fdFQMz"> <div class="def"><a href="https://twitter.com/ne0liberal">https://twitter.com/ne0liberal</a></div> <div class="def"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/realneoliberal/">https://www.instagram.com/realneoliberal/</a></div> <div class="def"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1930401007051265/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1930401007051265/</a></div> <div class="def"> </div> <div class="def">Join a local meetup group at</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="def"><a href="https://neoliberalproject.org/chapters">https://neoliberalproject.org/chapters</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="def"> </div>