Conversations with Tyler Mark Zuckerberg Interviews Patrick Collison and Tyler Cowen on the Nature and Causes of Progress (Bonus)
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Nov 27, 2019 
Tyler Cowen, an economist at George Mason University known for his insights on progress, and Patrick Collison, CEO of Stripe with a keen interest in technology and innovation, delve into the nature of advancement in society. They discuss the importance of understanding progress, its impact on biomedical research, and the necessity for reform in educational institutions. The conversation highlights collaborative innovation, the challenges of funding in the biomedical field, and the need for new strategies to foster economic growth and societal well-being.
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Progress Acceleration
- The rate of progress has not been constant throughout history, accelerating significantly around the Industrial Revolution.
- This raises questions about whether current progress is optimal and how to improve it.
Progress's Dual Nature
- While progress has undeniably positive aspects like increased life expectancy and reduced poverty, it also presents challenges.
- These challenges, such as climate change, require solutions as part of progress.
Long-Term Philanthropy
- Philanthropy should be more long-term oriented and less risk-averse.
- Emergent Ventures encourages long-term bets and tolerates risks to maximize potential impact.