Doomscroll with Joshua Citarella Doomscroll 18: Ezra Klein
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Apr 7, 2025 
Ezra Klein, a prominent opinion columnist for the New York Times and co-founder of Vox Media, dives into his vision for a sustainable future in this engaging discussion. He tackles the complexities of polarization in the attention economy and critiques the end of the neoliberal consensus. Klein emphasizes the need for innovative solutions to achieve environmental abundance and reflects on the impact of social media on political activism. He also navigates the fluid dynamics of political coalitions, particularly in the face of shifting ideologies.
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Politics of Abundance
- Ezra Klein advocates for an "abundance politics" focused on increasing supply and innovation.
- He argues that liberalism has focused too much on subsidizing existing resources instead of creating more.
Vision for 2050
- Ezra Klein's book envisions a 2050 with abundant clean energy, advanced healthcare, and rewilded land.
- This future requires embracing density and challenging the aesthetics of "green" environmentalism.
New Political Era
- The current political era is marked by a shift from neoliberalism due to external threats and internal crises.
- China's economic rise and Russia's weaponization of natural gas are key factors in this shift.
