
Hosted by Marian L. Tupy and Chelsea Follett
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 77 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceSocial Sciences | |||

Steven Pinker joins Marian Tupy to discuss the so-called "crisis of meaning," the decline of religion, and what can give life purpose in a modern, largely secular world.
Our editor Marian Tupy speaks with writer and policy scholar Brink Lindsey about his new book The Permanent Problem: The Uncertain Transition from Mass Plenty to Mass Flourishing.
They discuss why material abundance produces dissatisfaction, the dec... more
Environmentalists often claim that solving climate change requires scarcity: less energy, less consumption, and less economic growth.
Zion Lights, a former radical environmentalist, now argues the opposite—that energy abundance is necessary for both... more
Johan Norberg examines the conditions that create human flourishing and why golden ages so often come to an end.
Buy his book, Peak Human.
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So far I’ve listened to a few episodes, and its refreshing to hear about impactful advancements across the planet. Easy to understand and interesting
Presenting an alternative view to all the doom and gloom. Great content. Thought provoking and essential listening for anyone who wants to be informed and is sick of the ‘world is ending’ narrative.
I do believe this is just about the most intelligent podcast I've listened to, I subscribe to over 180 different feeds I listen to over 20 hours of podcast a day and HumanProgress.org continuously makes me reevaluate my beliefs and research things that are counterintuitive to what I think
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Rooted in optimistic explorations of human progress, topics span technology, economic development, institutions, energy policy, and how societies sustain well-being amid abundance. Episodes commonly feature economists, historians, and policy thinkers discussing how ideas, markets, and civil society shape prosperity, liberty, and global welfare. A notable strength is the rigorous, data-informed approach to complex policy questions, often challenging pessimistic narratives while highlighting tangible progress and constructive paths forward. The show frequently connects theoretical insights to real-world outcomes, making it useful for listeners who want nuanced, evidence-based perspectives on modern progress and policy implications.
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Recent guests on The Human Progress Podcast include:
1. Steven Pinker
2. Brink Lindsey
3. Zion Lights
4. Johan Norberg
5. Yaron Brook
6. Marcos Falcone
7. Peter Boettke
8. Stephanie Murray
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