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The Human Progress PodcastEnvironmentalism Without Degrowth | Zion Lights | Ep. 73Environmentalists often claim that solving climate change requires scarcity: less energy, less consumption, and less economic growth.Zion Lights, a former radical environmentalist, now argues the opposite—that energy abundance is necessary for both thriving human societies and environmental protection. Her latest book, Energy Is Life, tells the story of her journey from Extinction Rebellion activist to outspoken advocate for nuclear power.In this episode of The Human Progress Podcast, Zion Lights joins Chelsea Follett to discuss how modern environmentalism became fixated on scarcity, how nuclear power became so misunderstood, and why energy is essential to...
2026-02-101h 10The Human Progress PodcastMilei Midterms: An Update on Argentina | Marcos Falcone | Ep. 69Policy analyst Marcos Falcone joins Chelsea Follett to discuss Milei’s recent electoral success and the economic reforms he might pursue using this new political leverage.
2025-11-1453 minThe Human Progress PodcastAuthoritarian Threats to Campus Free Speech | Sarah McLaughlin | Ep. 67Sarah McLaughlin joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the rising influence of foreign authoritarian governments on college campuses.Check out her book, Authoritarians in the Academy: How the Internationalization of Higher Education and Borderless Censorship Threaten Free Speech.Please note that we recorded this interview before Kirk’s murder, so he is not mentioned, though we believe that event makes conversations like this one even more relevant.
2025-09-2643 minThe Human Progress PodcastIs Progress Making Us Miserable? | Tim Lomas | Ep. 65Psychology researcher Tim Lomas joins Chelsea Follett to explore surprising global trends in happiness, meaning, mental health, and more.
2025-08-0857 minThe Human Progress PodcastWhy the West Turned on Itself | Maarten Boudry | Ep. 63Philosopher and author Maarten Boudry joins Chelsea Follett to examine the cultural and ideological roots of Western anti-Western sentiment.
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The Podcast BrowserCenters of Progress: 40 cities that changed the World. Talking to Chelsea Follett of the Cato Institute Podcast: The San Francisco Experience (LS 34 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: Centers of Progress: 40 cities that changed the World. Talking to Chelsea Follett of the Cato InstitutePub date: 2023-07-27Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn 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 unp...
2025-05-1730 minThe Human Progress PodcastPromoting Parenthood in a Free Society | Stephanie Murray | Ep. 60Stephanie Murray joins Chelsea Follett to discuss discourse around falling birth rates, the tension between pro-natalism and classical liberal values, and how it might be resolved.
2025-05-0258 minThe Human Progress PodcastGlobal Trade Has Made Us Richer | Daniel Griswold | Ep. 58Daniel Griswold, the former director of the Cato Institute’s Center for Trade Policy Studies, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the true legacy of globalization.
2025-03-1251 minThe Human Progress PodcastThe Psychology of Progress | Clay Routledge | Ep. 57Existential psychologist Clay Routledge joins Chelsea Follett to discuss how Americans think about the future, recent trends in mental health, the alleged "crisis of meaning," and how nostalgia can drive progress.
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That Optimism Man Victor PertonProgress and Optimism: Chelsea Follett and Victor Perton in ConversationIn this episode of The Optimism Man, host Victor Perton welcomes Chelsea Follett, Managing Editor of HumanProgress.org, a project of the Cato Institute that provides open data on long-term global improvements in well-being. Chelsea is also the author of Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World, a book that celebrates cities that have driven humanity forward through innovation, resilience, and optimism.
Chelsea and Victor discuss how an optimistic, fact-based view of progress can empower individuals and leaders alike. From advancements in public health and environmental sustainability to the power of cities as hubs of progress, Chelsea shares insights...
2024-11-1659 minThe Human Progress PodcastMyths About American Inequality | John Early | Ep. 55John Early, a mathematical economist and adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss popular misconceptions about inequality in the United States and the measurement errors behind them.
2024-11-1555 minThe Human Progress PodcastThe Rise of Wealth Equality in the West | Daniel Waldenström | Ep. 54Daniel Waldenström, a professor of economics at the Research Institute of Industrial Economics, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the decline of wealth and income inequality in the Western world.
2024-10-261h 07The Human Progress PodcastDigital Technology and the Regulatory State | Jennifer Huddleston | Ep. 53Jennifer Huddleston, a senior fellow in technology policy at the Cato Institute, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the benefits of digital technologies as well as how we should think about the risks and problems they pose.
2024-09-2746 minThe Human Progress PodcastHow Nations Escape Poverty | Rainer Zitelmann | Ep. 52World-renowned historian and sociologist Rainer Zitelmann joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the ideas, attitudes, and policies that allowed Poland and Vietnam to escape poverty.
2024-08-021h 04
SymposiumCenters of ProgressI talk with Chelsea Follett, managing editor of HumanProgress.org and author of Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World. We talk about why cities have been the centers of progress, the conditions that make bursts of innovation possible, and examples of open and dynamic societies from Amsterdam to Dubrovnik to Mohenjo-Daro.You can view the video of this conversation here. Get full access to Symposium at symposium.substack.com/subscribe
2024-07-2444 minThe Human Progress PodcastThe Global Rise in Censorship | David Inserra | Ep. 51David Inserra, a fellow for free expression and technology at the Cato Institute, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss recent attacks on free speech and how censorship can threaten progress.
2024-07-0344 minThe Human Progress PodcastThe Democratization of Investment | Jennifer Schulp | Ep. 50Jennifer Schulp, the director of financial regulation studies at the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss how technology and regulation are shaping the future of investment.
2024-06-071h 05The Human Progress PodcastHuman Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence | Jay Richards | Ep. 49Jay Richards, a senior research fellow and center director at The Heritage foundation, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss why robots and artificial intelligence won't lead to widespread unemployment.
2024-05-0335 minThe Human Progress PodcastMeasuring Freedom and Flourishing | Leandro Prados de la Escosura | Ep. 48Leandro Prados de la Escosura, Emeritus Professor of Economic History at Carlos III University in Spain, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss long term trends in wellbeing, inequality, and freedom.
2024-04-051h 27The Human Progress PodcastThe New American Energy Landscape | Travis Fisher | Ep. 47Travis Fisher, the director of energy and environmental policy studies at the Cato Institute, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss recent developments in U.S. energy and environmental policy.
2024-02-0153 min
The Libertarian Christian PodcastEp 360: How Cities Emerged as Centers of Progress, with Chelsea FollettChelsea 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...
2024-01-1247 minThe Human Progress PodcastJavier Milei and the Future of Latin America | Daniel Raisbeck | Ep. 46Daniel Raisbeck, a policy analyst on Latin America at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the recent election of Javier Milei and what it means for the future of Argentina and the rest of Latin America.
2024-01-1051 min
The Soul of Enterprise: Business in the Transformation Economy by THRESHOLDEpisode 468 - Centers of Progress: Interview with Chelsea FollettThis week Ron and Ed welcome Chelsea Follett to talk about her book, Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World. From the book: Where does progress happen? The story of civilization is the story of the city. It is cities that have created and defined the modern world by acting as the sites of pivotal advances in culture, politics, science, technology, and more. There is no question that certain places, at certain times in history, have contributed disproportionately toward making the world a better place. This book tells the story of 40 of those places. In Centers of Progress: 40 Cities...
2023-12-0856 min
Free The EconomyCenters of Progress with Chelsea FollettThis week we cover the housing abundance agenda, antitrust concerns about corporate climate alliances, the future of global nuclear power capacity, and the Supreme Court’s consideration of tax issues in Moore v. United States. Our interview this week is with Chelsea Follett, managing editor of HumanProgress.org. We talk about her fascinating new book, Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
2023-12-0746 min
City Journal AudioCities and ProsperityChelsea Follett joins Jordan McGillis to discuss cities as centers of intellectual and economic progress.
2023-12-0618 min
City Journal AudioCities and ProsperityChelsea Follett joins Jordan McGillis to discuss cities as centers of intellectual and economic progress.
2023-12-0618 min
Portraits of LibertyCitizen Jane: Jane JacobsJane Jacobs revolutionized the study of cities. She did not see them as merely areas of high population densities, but as huge laboratories for experimentation making cities the flash points of the history of human progress. Her intellectual career was spent checking the hubris of government officials.Further Reading:A City Cannot Be a Work of Art: Learning Economics and Social Theory From Jane Jacobs by Sanford IkedaMore articles and podcasts from Libertarianism.org:The Rise of Free Cities: Guizot's Seventh LectureThe Harlem Renaissance: Black...
2023-11-1521 min
The Liberty ExchangeHow Cities Can Change the WorldWhen you imagine a city what comes to mind? Is it a crumbling locale jampacked with residents yet devoid of any sense of community? Or is it a densely populated but vibrant network of people coexisting in a kind of chaotic harmony? While we may take for granted cities as institutions, their development has fundamentally changed the way humans live, work, and come together to pursue their goals.In her new book, Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World, Chelsea Follett explains why and how cities tend produce more innovation than rural areas, what makes...
2023-11-1344 minThe Human Progress PodcastThe Promise of Cryptocurrency | Jack Solowey | Ep. 45Jack Solowey, a policy analyst at the Cato Institute focusing on financial technology, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the potential benefits of cryptocurrency and the regulatory challenges it faces.
2023-11-0350 min
Cato Event PodcastCenters of ProgressJoin Sphere Education Initiatives for an exclusive book release event for Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World on Wednesday, October 11th at 7:30 pm eastern. Hear from the author, Chelsea Follett, about these extraordinary cities, the impact they have had on advancing human progress, and learn about the key conditions that allowed for their success. Following the presentation will be an overview of classroom resources developed by Sphere alumnus, Sean Kinnard, for use in your classroom.In Centers of Progress: 40 Cities that Changed the World, Chelsea Follett examines a diverse group of cities, ranging from ancie...
2023-10-271h 05
Austin NextHow Austin Can Write Its Own Innovation RoadmapIn this special solo episode, I dive into what makes Austin not just another 'Silicon Something' and about how we can transform into a generational ecosystem. After defining our region’s superpowers, I introduce a new mental model that synthesizes Austin's eclectic influences, from bleeding-edge technology to advanced manufacturing to the intellectual and creative spheres. All of this puts us on path to offer a promising vision for What’s Next Austin.Episode HighlightsAs cities worldwide strive to become the next Silicon Valley, adopting monikers like "Silicon Hills" in Austin, the real key to becoming a su...
2023-10-2417 min
The Great AntidoteChelsea Follett on Cities that Changed the WorldSend us a textI am excited to have Chelsea Follett on to talk to us about her new book Centers of Progress: 40 Cities that Changed the World. The title speaks for itself. She is a policy analyst at the Cato Institute’s center for global liberty and prosperity and the managing editor of humanprogress.org. We talk about a few key characteristics of centers in progress, the connection between cities and progress, and some interesting cases of progress! Support the showNever miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on F...
2023-10-1346 minThe Human Progress PodcastReclaiming Our Sci-Fi Future | James Pethokoukis | Ep. 44James Pethokoukis, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss how we can reignite American optimism and build the sci-fi world we were promised.
2023-10-0650 min
Austin NextThe Cities that Shaped Us with Chelsea Follett of the Cato Institute & HumanProgress.orgWhat 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 S...
2023-10-0349 minCato Event PodcastCenters of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the WorldThere is no question that certain places, at certain times in history, have contributed disproportionately toward making the world a better place. In this book forum, Chelsea Follett will discuss her debut book that tells the story of 40 of those places, ranging in diversity from ancient Athens to Song‐era Hangzhou to post–World War II New York. She will note some common themes that have emerged, including that most cities reach their creative peak during periods of peace, tend to be highly populated, and thrive during times of social, intellectual, and economic freedom, as well as openness to intercultural exchang...
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Political Economy with Jim PethokoukisChelsea Follett: Cities as Centers of ProgressFrom 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.
2023-09-2117 minCato Event PodcastIs Global Inequality Growing or Shrinking?A prominent narrative claims that global inequality is increasing as improvements in the standard of living accrue mainly to a small elite, leaving much of the world’s population behind and even worse off than before. But is this true? Chelsea Follett and Vincent Geloso will discuss their work on a new, more comprehensive way of measuring global inequality, the Inequality of Human Progress Index, and their recent findings showing that global inequality is in fact shrinking. They will argue that the evidence demonstrates that the world is not only better off than many people appreciate but that it is also...
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Cato AudioSeptember 2023Introduction: Caleb O. BrownRound table: Recent SCOTUS decisions with Thomas Berry and Anastasia Boden.Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) on North Korean denuclearizationRobyn Bagley on the Educational Savings Account program implementationDavid Beito and Caleb O. Brown on mass surveillance by FDRExclusive: Chelsea Follett on Centers of Progress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-011h 10Cato Event PodcastFreeing American Families: Fertility and Family PolicyAs fertility rates fall in much of the world, many policymakers are considering expensive policies intended to raise birth rates and support families more broadly. But do those policies work, and should government play a role in trying to reverse this trend? And is the best way to support families an expansion in government programs or it is simply getting government out of parents’ way? Experts on fertility and family policy, Vanessa Brown Calder, Chelsea Follett, Julie Gunlock, and Elizabeth Nolan Brown will address these critical issues. In addition to discussing fertility trends, participants will consider government policies that make it diffi...
2023-08-1859 min
The San Francisco ExperienceCenters of Progress: 40 cities that changed the World. Talking to Chelsea Follett of the Cato InstituteIn 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.
2023-07-2830 minThe Human Progress PodcastUnlocking Africa's Potential | David Ansara | Ep. 42David Ansara, the Chief Executive of the Free Market Foundation, a South African think tank, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss progress and problems in Africa.
David Ansara has been Chief Executive at the FMF since 1 January 2023. He has 15 years’ experience working for think tanks, consultancies and trade associations. David was the Executive Director of the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA) at the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) where he hosted the CRA’s YouTube Channel and the weekly podcast, Solutions with David Ansara. He is a regular speaker at conferences and events, and a strong advocate for indi...
2023-07-1444 min
The San Francisco ExperienceThe World is becoming better off and more equal. Talking with Chelsea Follett of the Cato Institute.By every measure, equality and prosperity are transforming countries like India, China, Indonesia, Brazil and Nigeria. Yet The New York Times and other influential opinion influencers seem frozen in time, ignoring the rise of global equality by constantly showcasing inequality. The Cato Institute has developed a new global equality index using eight criteria that demonstrates how equality is spreading throughout the world to better inform the public and policymakers.
2023-06-2328 minThe Human Progress PodcastAnti-Racism vs. True Empowerment | Erec Smith | Ep. 41Erec Smith, a Professor of Rhetoric and the co-founder of Free Black Thought, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the problems with critical social justice and how we can pursue true empowerment through classical liberal ideas.
Erec Smith is a Visiting Scholar of Politics and Society for the Cato Institute and an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania. Although he has eclectic scholarly interests, his primary work focuses on the rhetorics of anti‐racist activism, theory, and pedagogy as well as the role of rhetoric in a free, pluralistic, and civil society.
He is a co‐founder...
2023-06-1645 minThe Human Progress PodcastSmall Technologies Can Solve the Planet's Biggest Problems | Todd Myers | Ep. 40Todd Myers, a director at the Washington Policy Center, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss how technology empowers individuals to protect the environment without the need for top-down government programs.
With more than two decades in environmental policy, Todd Myers’s experience includes work on a range of environmental issues, including climate policy, forest health, old-growth forests, and salmon recovery. A former member of the executive team at the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, he is a member of the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council. Learn more: https://www.washingtonpolicy.org/authors/detail/todd-myers
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2023-05-0159 minThe Human Progress PodcastThe Dangers of ESG | Todd Zywicki | Ep. 39Professor Todd Zywicki joins Chelsea Follett to discuss environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) and the threat it poses to innovation, economic growth, and democracy.
2023-04-1449 min
The Human Progress PodcastThe Poverty of Slavery | Robert Wright | Ep. 38Robert Wright, a Senior Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the history of slavery and the damage it does to society.
Robert E. Wright is a Senior Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research. He is the (co)author or (co)editor of over two dozen major books, book series, and edited collections, including AIER’s The Best of Thomas Paine (2021) and Financial Exclusion (2019). He has also (co)authored numerous articles for important journals, including the American Economic Review, Business History Review, Independent Review, Journal of...
2023-03-171h 06The Human Progress PodcastThe Economic Madness of Malthusianism | Stephen Barrows | Ep. 37The economist Stephen Barrows joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the intellectual history of population economics, the benefits of population growth, and what we can expect from a future of falling fertility.
Stephen Barrows, Chief Operating Officer, Acton Institute.
Prior to his role at the Acton Institute, Dr. Barrows served as the Executive Vice President, Provost and Dean of Faculty of Aquinas College (Grand Rapids, MI) where he was also a tenured associate professor of economics. While at Aquinas, he taught undergraduate and graduate courses in economics, and led a team of more than 85 full-time faculty, 150 pa...
2023-02-1638 minThe Human Progress PodcastNuclear Fusion and the Future of Clean Energy | Christopher Barnard | Ep. 36Chris Barnard, the Vice President of External Affairs at the American Conservation Coalition, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss recent innovations in nuclear energy, the clean energy transition, and how markets can tackle environmental issues.
Christopher Barnard is half-American, half-Belgian, and joined ACC after having spent the first 22 years of his life in Europe. Whilst living in England, he founded the UK version of ACC - the British Conservation Alliance, which quickly grew to become the largest environmental campus network in the country. During his time with BCA, he spoke at over 20 events and conferences in 10 countries and wro...
2023-01-2748 minThe Human Progress PodcastHow AI Could Shape the Future | Will Duffield | Ep. 35Will Duffield joins Chelsea Follett to discuss recent advances in artificial intelligence, how they can improve our lives, and the challenges they may pose.
Will Duffield is a policy analyst in Cato's Center for Representative Government, where he studies speech and internet governance. He's also an expert on a host of related issues in technology policy. Learn more: https://www.cato.org/people/will-duffield
2023-01-0748 minThe Human Progress PodcastWhat Made the Modern World | Stephen Davies | Ep. 34How did the modern dynamist economy of wealth and opportunity come about? Author and Head of Education at the Institute of Economic Affairs Stephen Davies joins Chelsea Follett to discuss his book "The Wealth Explosion: The Nature and Origins of Modernity."
2022-12-1657 minThe Human Progress PodcastUplifting Workers in Today's America | Scott Lincicome | Ep. 33Since at least the 2016 U.S. presidential election, policymakers on the right and the left have lamented the plight of the "American Worker" and promised to fix it. Unfortunately the most common "pro-worker" policies today—heavy on government intervention in labor, trade, or other markets—suffer from critical flaws. They overlook the laundry list of current laws and regulations that distort markets, harm most American workers, and breed economic sclerosis. They ignore market-based solutions to boost workers' independence, mobility, wealth, resilience, and quality of life. And they are based on stereotypes that fundamentally misrepresent who today's "American Worker" really is.
2022-10-1445 minThe Human Progress PodcastFree-Market Conservation and Environmental Optimism | Hannah Downey | Ep. 32Can Markets Protect Nature? Hannah Downey is the policy director at PERC, helping to bring free market solutions to environmental policy challenges. Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, The Hill, The Salt Lake Tribune, and local papers. She holds degrees in economics and political science from Montana State University.
Learn more: https://www.perc.org/about-us/people/
Twitter: @handowney
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 empir...
2022-09-2943 minThe Human Progress PodcastMaria Chaplia: An Update on Ukraine | The Human Progress Podcast Ep. 25Ukrainian lawyer and economist Maria Chaplia joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Transcript: https://www.humanprogress.org/maria-chaplia-the-human-progress-podcast-ep-25-transcript/
Maria mainly works in the field of trade, lifestyle regulations, and platform economy. Her research and writing have been featured in Daily Mail, The Independent, Financial Times, Der Spiegel, Huffington Post, Conservative Home, CapX, Spiked, Euractiv, The Parliament Magazine, Cato Institute, the Institute of Economic Affairs, and more. She is also a Fellow at 21Democracy.
Learn more: https://www.21democracy.com/about/
https://www.mariachaplia.com
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2022-09-2248 minThe Human Progress PodcastBuild for the Future | Jason Feifer | The Human Progress Podcast Ep. 31Author and optimist Jason Feifer joins Chelsea Follett to discuss change, why we fear it, and how we can embrace it to build a better future.
Build for Tomorrow on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Build-Tomorrow-Embracing-Adapting-Future-Proofing/dp/059323538X
Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcast Problem Solvers, which is about entrepreneurs solving unexpected problems in their business. Outside of Entrepreneur, he is the author of the book Build For Tomorrow, which is an action plan for embracing change and adapting fast, as the host of the podcast...
2022-08-2652 minThe Human Progress PodcastNuclear Energy, Space and Humanity's Future | Robert Zubrin | The Human Progress Podcast Ep. 30Robert Zubrin is an aerospace engineer and the author of several books on space exploration, with a particular focus on Mars. His work has been subject of favorable press coverage in The Economist, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, the London Times, The Washington Post, Fortune Magazine, Newsweek, and many other publications, and he has appeared on the Discovery Channel, CNN, NPR, and the BBC. He is the founder and President of the Mars Society and was formerly a Staff Engineer at Lockheed Martin Astronautics. He holds a Master's degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics and a Ph.D...
2022-07-221h 10The Human Progress PodcastWhy building is our safest way forward | Gena Gorlin | The Human Progress Podcast Ep. 29Psychologist Gena Gorlin argues that internalizing the universe's tendency toward death and disorder can help us appreciate what we have and compel us to build a better future.
Transcript: https://www.humanprogress.org/gena-gorlin-the-human-progress-podcast-ep-29-transcript/
Read her article: https://progressforum.org/posts/JjiewkPhAYmFzY3KL/death-is-the-default-why-building-is-our-safest-way-forward
Dr. Eugenia (Gena) Gorlin is an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Psychology Psy.D. Program in the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. She received her B.S. in Psychology and Philosophy from Tufts University, her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Virginia, a...
2022-07-0859 min
The Human Progress PodcastRosemarie Fike: Women and Progress | The Human Progress Podcast Ep. 28Rosemarie Fike joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the importance of economic freedom to women's wellbeing.
Transcript: https://www.humanprogress.org/rosemarie-fike-the-human-progress-podcast-ep-28-transcript/
Women’s ability to contribute to, and benefit from, market institutions is a topic of vital economic importance. When entire groups of people, like women, are restricted from owning property, moving freely within their countries and abroad, starting a business, or working in a particular occupation, everyone is robbed of the value that could have been created if they had been allowed to share their talents and ideas with the wor...
2022-06-2456 minThe Human Progress PodcastGret Glyer: An App to Fight Global Poverty? | The Human Progress Podcast Ep. 27Chelsea Follett speaks to Gret Gyler, the founder and CEO of DonorSee, about his private-sector alternative to the traditional foreign aid model.
Transcript: https://www.humanprogress.org/gret-glyer-the-human-progress-podcast-ep-27-transcript/
Gret Glyer is the CEO of DonorSee and has raised more than a million dollars for those in extreme poverty. From 2013 to 2016, Glyer lived with the world’s poorest people in Malawi, Africa where he built more than 150 houses for the homeless, and crowdfunded $100,000 to build a girls’ school in rural Malawi. Glyer has been featured in USA Today, National Review, HuffPo, Acton Institute, and is a TED...
2022-06-1047 min
NAVA: in conversationBreaking the pattern of policy neglect for the arts98% of us engage with the arts and 45% of us create art, yet the majority of Australian visual artists and arts workers remain deeply concerned by income security, cuts to arts education, program cancellations and reduced sales due to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic. All Australians would benefit immensely from ambitious visual arts and culture experiences made possible through strategic policy and funding investment.
In the electorate of Moreton, Queensland, POPSART's Bec Mac facilitates a conversation with artist Gordon Hookey (Waanyi), Pat Hoffie AM artist and Professor Emeritus, Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, Penelope Benton, Executive Director National Association...
2022-05-161h 14The Human Progress PodcastJacob Mchangama: Free Speech from Socrates to Social Media | The Human Progress Podcast Ep. 23Danish lawyer and author Jacob Mchangama joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the history of free speech and how it protects liberty and democracy.
Transcript: https://www.humanprogress.org/jacob-mchangama-the-human-progress-podcast-ep-23-transcript/
Jacob Mchangama is the founder and executive director of Justitia and a visiting fellow at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education in Washington. He has commented extensively on free speech and human rights in outlets including the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy. Jacob has published in academic and peer-reviewed journals, including Human Rights Quarterly, Policy Review, a...
2022-03-0455 minThe Human Progress PodcastIsaac Arthur: Next 100 Years of Progress | The Human Progress Podcast Ep. 22Futurist Isaac Arthur joins Chelsea Follett to discuss humanity's next century.
Transcript: https://www.humanprogress.org/isaac-arthur-the-human-progress-podcast-ep-22-transcript/
Challenges & Predictions for the Next 100 Years. Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur Isaac Arthur is a science communication YouTuber and futurist. He is best known as producer of his YouTube channel, Science & Futurism With Isaac Arthur (SFIA), where he discusses a broad variety of topics on futurism and space exploration. After getting his degree in physics, Isaac served in the U.S. Army and is a veteran of the Iraq War, and is currently the Chairman of the As...
2022-02-181h 03
Building TomorrowThe Future of StuffYour home is full of technological miracles, devices that your ancestors would have regarded as near magic because of the life of relative ease they provide us with. However, something is changing. In the past, we got richer by owning more stuff; but in the future, we will have more by owning less. In this final episode of Building Tomorrow, Paul talks with Cory Doctorow, Michael Munger, Ruth Cowan, and Chelsea Follett about the past, present, and future of material possession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-1748 minThe Human Progress PodcastMatt Warner: Development with Dignity | The Human Progress Podcast Ep. 20Matt Warner, president of Atlas Network, argues that international development works best when it respects human dignity, local knowledge, and self-determination.
Transcript: https://www.humanprogress.org/matt-warner-the-human-progress-podcast-ep-20-transcript/
Matt Warner is president of Atlas Network, a nonprofit grantmaking organization committed to supporting local NGOs in more than 90 countries. Matt is the editor of Poverty and Freedom: Case Studies on Global Economic Development and coined the term "the outsider's dilemma" to describe the challenge of helping low-income countries develop without getting in the way of their most viable paths to prosperity. Matt writes, speaks, and consults...
2022-01-201h 01The Human Progress PodcastVincent Geloso: Fighting Pandemics with Economic Freedom | The Human Progress Podcast Ep.19Economics Professor Vincent Geloso joins Chelsea Follett to discuss how freedom makes us more resilient to disease.
Transcript: https://www.humanprogress.org/vincent-geloso-the-human-progress-podcast-ep-19-transcript/
Vincent Geloso, Senior Fellow of the Fraser Institute, is an Assistant Professor of Economics at George Mason University and earned his Ph.D. from the London School of Economics. Previously, he was assistant professor of economics at King's University College and Bates College. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Montreal. Learn more: https://vincentgeloso.com/
Chelsea Follett is the managing editor of HumanProgress.org, a project...
2022-01-1050 minThe Human Progress PodcastThe Evolutionary Advantages of Playing Victim with Cory Clark | The Human Progress Podcast Ep.18Psychologist Cory Clark joins Chelsea Follett to discuss why people play the victim and the social costs of false victimhood.
Transcript: https://www.humanprogress.org/cory-clark-the-human-progress-podcast-ep-18-transcript/
Victimhood is defined in negative terms: “the condition of having been hurt, damaged, or made to suffer.” Yet humans have evolved to empathize with the suffering of others, and to provide assistance so as to eliminate or compensate for that suffering. Consequently, signaling suffering to others can be an effective strategy for attaining resources. Victims may receive attention, sympathy, and social status, as well as financial support and othe...
2021-12-3055 minThe Human Progress PodcastDebunking Woke Oppression Narratives with Wilfred Reilly | The Human Progress Podcast Ep.17Wilfred Reilly, a political scientist and expert on race relations, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss racism in the United States and debunk woke oppression narratives.
Transcript: https://www.humanprogress.org/wilfred-reilly-the-human-progress-podcast-ep-17-transcript/
Wilfred Reilly is an American political scientist. He is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Southern Illinois University and a law degree from the University of Illinois. Reilly's research focuses on empirical testing of political claims.
Chelsea Follett is the managing editor of HumanProgress.org, a project of the...
2021-12-071h 06The Human Progress PodcastMadeleine Kearns: Eco-Anxiety and Falling Birth Rates || The Human Progress Podcast Ep.16British journalist Madeleine Kearns joins Chelsea Follett to discuss misplaced eco-anxiety's effect on birth rates and why some couples feel they need to choose between parenthood and the planet.
Transcript: https://www.humanprogress.org/madeleine-kearns-the-human-progress-podcast-ep-16-transcript/
Madeleine Kearns is from Glasgow, Scotland. She is a staff writer at National Review and a contributor to The Spectator. She has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Mail, and many other outlets and often appears on the BBC. She has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of St. Andrews, a pos...
2021-11-1752 minThe Human Progress PodcastMustafa Akyol: A liberal vision of Islam || The Human Progress Podcast Ep.15Cato scholar Mustafa Akyol joins Chelsea Follett to discuss Islam's lost liberal tradition and why Muslims should reform the Sharia.
Transcript: https://www.humanprogress.org/mustafa-akyol-the-human-progress-podcast-ep-15-transcript/
Mustafa Akyol is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, where he focuses on the intersection of public policy, Islam, and modernity. Since 2013, he has also been a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times, covering politics and religion in the Muslim world.
Chelsea Follett is the managing editor of HumanProgress.org, a project of the Cato Institute tha...
2021-11-0548 min
The Bespoke Parenting PodcastMaternal and Infant Mortality: Why Human Progress Is Key To Healthy Moms and Babies.Cato’s Chelsea Follett recently wrote an article about her baby’s difficult delivery and how modern medicine saved her child’s life. We’ll discuss the pressure on women to have “natural” births, why misinformation about pregnancy is so harmful, the home birth trend, and what it’s like to be a new mom in 2020.The Bespoke Parenting Hour is a podcast about and for parents who are tired of being told how to do it. There’s no one way to parent--there are as many ways as there are kids. Parenting styles, strategies and philosophies sho...
2020-10-0640 min
The Covid Tonic with Marian L. TupyEp. 10 Chelsea Follett | The Covid TonicChelsea Follett is the Managing Editor of HumanProgress.org, a project of the Cato Institute which seeks to educate the public on the global improvements in well‐being by providing free empirical data on long‐term developments. Her writing has been published in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Newsweek, Forbes, The Hill, The Washington Examiner and Global Policy Journal. She was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for 2018 in the category of Law and Policy. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government and English from the College of William & Mary, as well as a Master of Arts degree in Fore...
2020-08-1337 minBuilding TomorrowCellphones in the Fight Against Cholera (with Katherine Clayton)If you had to choose one technology that has done the most to transform peoples’ lives for the better in the past forty years, you could make a strong argument for cellphones. While people in the US have the first world privilege to complain about wasting time on their phones, millions of people in the developing world are using their cellphones to pull themselves out of poverty, move from subsistence farming to global markets, access credit and bank the unbanked, and learn about the broader world.In this episode, Paul is joined by Katherine Clayton, fo...
2019-10-3135 min
Cato Out LoudHow Economic Prosperity Spared WitchesListen to an audio version of Chelsea Follett's commentary "How Economic Prosperity Spared Witches." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-10-3106 minCato Out LoudHow Economic Prosperity Spared WitchesListen to an audio version of Chelsea Follett's commentary "How Economic Prosperity Spared Witches." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-10-3106 min
Infants on ThronesEp 128 – King Follett Re-visitedGlenn Ostlund's Psychology Today ProfileGlenn is joined by John Hamer, Chelsea Shields Strayer, and Brother Jake Frost to discussion The King Follett Discourse.
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