The history of technology and the philosophy of progress, plus announcements from the Roots of Progress Institute

Making rational optimism cool

New and underrated ideas to improve the world. Visit our website: worksinprogress.co

Shattering rose-colored views of the past.

A weekly newsletter on the psychology of human potential, progress, and flourishing

The Psychology of Progress: Nature, Nurture, & Human Flourishing. New articles and musings on human nature and human progress based on readings, listenings, and original research.

How do we make the future (even) better than the present? By using science, evidence and reason. Progressives need to embrace progress again.

Deep writing about biology.

Crossing the river by touching the stones