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James Pethokoukis — The Conservative Futurist (EP.183)

Infinite Loops

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The Importance of Being a Rational Optimist

Being a rational optimist means acknowledging that progress comes with problems. The idea of an ossified belief system baffles me. Karl Popper emphasized the infinite possibilities of the future. It is our moral duty to be optimistic, as pessimism would lead to societal ruin.

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