

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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Rethinking Energy Usage, Resource Abundance, and Population Growth for a Flourishing Future
01:35 • 6min
Exploring the Role of AI and Robots in Future Progress and Population Growth
07:37 • 6min
Exploring the Multi-faceted Nature of Progress and its Relationship to Human Well-being
13:21 • 3min
Contingency of Technological Progress and Historical Patterns
16:28 • 3min