The Human Progress Podcast

Jon Moynihan, a British businessman and author of "Return to Growth," discusses the crucial role of economic growth in society. He highlights the connection between growth and global happiness, citing historical advancements that improved life expectancy. Moynihan contrasts the stagnation in the EU with the growth in the US, addressing the impact of Brexit. He explores the Moini curve, examining taxation limits influenced by culture, and warns about the pitfalls of high national debt on public services. His insights urge a reevaluation of current economic models.

John Early, a mathematical economist and adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss popular misconceptions about inequality in the United States and the measurement errors behind them.

Daniel Waldenström, a professor of economics at the Research Institute of Industrial Economics, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the decline of wealth and income inequality in the Western world.

Jennifer Huddleston, a senior fellow in technology policy at the Cato Institute, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the benefits of digital technologies as well as how we should think about the risks and problems they pose.

World-renowned historian and sociologist Rainer Zitelmann joins Chelsea Follett to discuss the ideas, attitudes, and policies that allowed Poland and Vietnam to escape poverty.

David Inserra, a fellow for free expression and technology at the Cato Institute, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss recent attacks on free speech and how censorship can threaten progress.

Jennifer Schulp, the director of financial regulation studies at the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss how technology and regulation are shaping the future of investment.

Jay Richards, a senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, challenges misconceptions about job loss due to robots and AI. He discusses the fallacy of fixed work amounts, the complexities of automation, and the potential of universal basic income to address job displacement. Richards critiques cash payments, advocates for fostering work motivation through disruption, and explores the impact of Moore's Law on technological progress. He emphasizes the evolution of the information economy, the value of human skills in the age of AI, and the importance of embracing a diverse skill set for future career success.

Leandro Prados de la Escosura, Emeritus Professor of Economic History at Carlos III University in Spain, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss long term trends in wellbeing, inequality, and freedom.

Travis Fisher, the director of energy and environmental policy studies at the Cato Institute, joins Chelsea Follett to discuss recent developments in U.S. energy and environmental policy.