Matthew Slaboch: A Road to Nowhere: The Idea of Progress and Its Critics || The Human Progress Podcast Ep. 8

Matthew Slaboch: A Road to Nowhere: The Idea of Progress and Its Critics || The Human Progress Podcast Ep. 8

Author: HumanProgress.org July 28, 2021 Duration: 1:21:08

The modern world is wealthier than ever, but does prosperity actually make us better off?

Matthew Slaboch joins to discuss the question that has troubled philosophers for centuries.


Matthew Slaboch is a Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science at Denison University. Learn more: https://polisci.indiana.edu/documents/profiles/slaboch-cv.pdf

Marian L. Tupy is the editor of Human
Progress
.org, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, and coauthor of The Simon Project. He specializes in globalization and global well‐
being and politics and economics of Europe and Southern Africa. Learn more: https://www.cato.org/people/marian-l-tupy


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Marian L. Tupy and Chelsea Follett of HumanProgress.org host The Human Progress Podcast, a series dedicated to exploring the often overlooked but measurable advancements that have shaped our world. This podcast delves into the data and stories behind improvements in human well-being, from rising life expectancy and declining poverty to technological innovation and expanding freedoms. Each episode features conversations with researchers, authors, and thinkers who examine the forces driving this progress, while also addressing common misconceptions and concerns about the future. The discussions are grounded in evidence, offering a nuanced counterpoint to prevailing narratives of decline. Listeners will find a thoughtful analysis of long-term trends across science and society, providing a deeper understanding of how far we’ve come and the challenges that remain. It’s an invitation to consider a more optimistic, fact-based view of human history and our potential. Tune in for a regular dose of informed perspective that goes beyond the headlines.
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