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295. Marian Tupy & Gale Pooley — Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet

The Michael Shermer Show

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The Doubling of Abundance Every 20 Years

The world is experiencing a steady increase in abundance, around 3-4% per year. While this may not seem significant, it means that every 20 years, we get twice as much. It's like waking up to a 50% off sale. This gradual growth leads to a doubling of abundance every two decades. Instead of measuring things in money, we should focus on measuring them in time, as time is universally recognized and cannot be inflated or counterfeited. By doing so, we discover a world of superabundance.

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