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The Foresight Institute Podcast
Jason Crawford, Roots of Progress | Sustainable Technological Futures | Xhope Worldbuilding Course
May 17, 2024
Jason Crawford, founder of The Roots of Progress, discusses the history of technology and the philosophy of progress. Topics include rethinking energy usage for a flourishing future, the role of AI and robots in progress, and the multi-faceted nature of progress in improving human well-being. He emphasizes the importance of conscious efforts to drive progress despite historical setbacks.
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- Understanding technological frameworks is essential for world-building, impacting societal aspects like economics and values.
- Advocating for increased energy consumption and leveraging clean energy sources for exponential growth and progress.
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Importance of Technological Realities in World-Building
Focusing on laying the technical foundations is crucial in creating worlds. Technological realities play a significant role in shaping our world's future. The session emphasizes the need to understand and establish technological frameworks for world-building, highlighting the impact of technologies on societal aspects like economics and values.
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