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Category: Progress

December 3, 2021February 2, 2023 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “Stubborn Attachments: A Vision for a Society of Free, Prosperous, and Responsible Individuals” by Tyler Cowen

November 16, 2021February 2, 2023 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “The Progress Paradox” by Gregg Easterbrook

May 25, 2021November 21, 2021 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “The Infinite Resource: The Power of Ideas on a Finite Planet” by Ramez Naam

May 17, 2021December 7, 2021 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “Abundance: The Future Is Better than You Think” by Diamandis and Kotler

May 14, 2021January 28, 2023 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “Factfulness: Why Things are Better Than You Think” by Hans Rosling

May 12, 2021May 11, 2023 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “Enlightenment Now” by Steven Pinker

May 11, 2021March 10, 2023 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “Ten Global Trends Every Smart Person Should Know” by Bailey and Tupy

April 30, 2021December 7, 2021 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “Future Perfect: The Case for Progress In a Networked Age” by Steven Johnson

May 5, 2020December 7, 2021 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves” by Matt Ridley

January 15, 2020December 2, 2021 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “Nonzero: The Logic of Human Destiny” by Robert Wright

January 3, 2020December 7, 2021 Michael Magoon

Book Summary: “Progress” by Johan Norberg

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