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Jason Crawford - The Roots of Progress

Aug 25, 2020

48:37

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Appreciate Progress to Understand the Present

01:30

Invention Thrives Beyond Theory

01:19

Science Provides a Foundation for Technology, Right?

02:42

Does Moral Progress Increase Technological Progress?

03:05

Introduction

2min

The Stagnation Hypothesis

2min

Progress Begets Progress, Right?

1min

Is There Anything Left to Do With Electricity?

6min

Are There Lessons to Take From the History of Progress?

3min

Is There an Existing Paradime in Academic Progress Studies?

4min

The History of Progress

3min

Is There Something Going Wrong With Progress?

2min

Does Moral Progress Increase Technological Progress?

3min

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Do You See Progress in Our Political Institutions in the Us?

2min

11.

Science Provides a Foundation for Technology, Right?

3min

12.

The Linear Model Isn't Oversimplified

5min

13.

The Utility of Splitting Up Science and Technology

2min

14.

Is There a Risk of Unpredictability?

5min

15.

What Is the Difference Between Descriptive and Prescriptive Optimism?

3min

16.

Taking Risks Seriously

4min

Jason Crawford writes at The Roots of Progress about the history of technology and industry and the philosophy of progress.

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Follow Jason on Twitter. Follow me on Twitter for updates on future episodes.

Jason's website: https://jasoncrawford.org/

The Roots of Progress: https://rootsofprogress.org/

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Dwarkesh Podcast

Jason Crawford - The Roots of Progress

Appreciate Progress to Understand the Present

Invention Thrives Beyond Theory

Science Provides a Foundation for Technology, Right?

Does Moral Progress Increase Technological Progress?

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