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Progressivism: Past, Present, Future
"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg
Grassroots Ignite Change, Theory Follows
Activism often emerges from grassroots movements before intellectuals develop theoretical frameworks to support and rationalize these movements. Historical patterns, like those seen during the 1848 European revolutions, illustrate that social change begins with popular uprisings. Intellectual figures, such as Karl Marx, respond to these shifts by crafting manifestos and theories that articulate the aspirations and demands of the activists on the ground, serving as a guide for organizing and envisioning societal change.
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