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295. Marian Tupy & Gale Pooley — Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet

The Michael Shermer Show

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The Key Idea of Competition in the US

The key genius of the U.S. Constitution is this idea of checks and balances, he says. The reason that we have such a high standard of living isn't just innovation but competition between states as well. We are open to change 'provided it's properly analyzed' He suggests elections for senators should be taken out of the electoral process.

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