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Techno-Optimism, Nuclear Energy, and How To Enable More Innovation

"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

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Navigating Techno-Optimism

This chapter explores the dual nature of technology, where it can enhance or limit human freedom. The discussion delves into the incentives for innovation, the costs associated with technological advancements, and the historical context that suggests continual unexpected breakthroughs may lie ahead.

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