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Alec Stapp, co-founder of the Institute for Progress, discusses achieving change in the age of lobbying, the underrated value of bipartisanship, slow-moving US immigration policy, moonshot projects, reducing NIMBYism, and reasons to be optimistic about progress. He also explores learning from other countries, the impact of social media on think tanks, and the importance of immigration reform for technological progress.
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- Progress is a policy choice that can be achieved through bipartisan cooperation and evidence-based policy reforms.
- The Institute for Progress adopts a disruptive approach to traditional think tank operations, focusing on social media engagement and bridging ideological gaps.
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The Institute for Progress, founded by Caleb Watney and Alec Stapp, aims to drive policy change and accelerate scientific, technological, and industrial progress while safeguarding humanity's future. They believe that progress is a policy choice and focus on influencing US federal policy as it has the largest leverage and impact on global progress. Their approach involves working closely with government agencies, providing technical expertise, and advocating for reforms that incentivize breakthrough research and address market failures.
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