Ep 419: Eli Dourado - Senior Research Fellow, The Center for Growth and Opportunity
Oct 6, 2023
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Eli Dourado, Senior Research Fellow at The Center for Growth and Opportunity, discusses his international upbringing, supersonic airplanes, The Center for Growth and Opportunity, and the potential great stagnation.
Eli's international upbringing and diverse influences shaped his interests and career choices.
Exploring the potential great stagnation and prioritizing economic growth through innovation is important.
The Center for Growth and Opportunity focuses on promoting economic growth and addressing challenges in the nuclear industry.
Deep dives
The importance of exploring new avenues of peace
The gravity of the time is such that every new avenue of peace, no matter how dimly discernible, should be explored.
The need for prioritizing economic growth
We need to prioritize economic growth above other issues in order to combat stagnation and promote progress.
Challenges in the nuclear industry
There are challenges in the nuclear industry, such as the lack of test reactors and the need to create a more favorable regulatory environment.
The potential of more energy consumption
The idea of doing more with more energy, and promoting higher energy consumption in a more efficient and sustainable way, can lead to greater progress.
The importance of elite engagement
Influencing elites and creating a consensus among them is crucial for driving change and prioritizing economic growth.