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American Dynamism: Progress begins at home • Talks and writing from Progress Conference 2025
American Dynamism: Progress begins at home
Talks and writing from Progress Conference 2025
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
December 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
American Dynamism: Progress begins at home • Talks and writing from Progress Conference 2025
Links and short notes, 2025-12-19 • Claude’s soul, industrial leapfrogging, slop from the 1700s, the genius of Jeff Dean, and much more
Links and short notes, 2025-12-19
Claude’s soul, industrial leapfrogging, slop from the 1700s, the genius of Jeff Dean, and much more
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
December 21, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Links and short notes, 2025-12-19 • Claude’s soul, industrial leapfrogging, slop from the 1700s, the genius of Jeff Dean, and much more
In defense of slop • When costs fall, average quality does too
In defense of slop
When costs fall, average quality does too
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
In defense of slop • When costs fall, average quality does too
Announcing Progress in Medicine, a high school summer career exploration program • Help spread the word so talented teens can be inspired to tackle challenges in medicine, biotech, health policy, and longevity
Announcing Progress in Medicine, a high school summer career exploration program
Help spread the word so talented teens can be inspired to tackle challenges in medicine, biotech, health policy, and longevity
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Announcing Progress in Medicine, a high school summer career exploration program • Help spread the word so talented teens can be inspired to tackle challenges in medicine, biotech, health policy, and longevity
AI agents could transform Indian manufacturing • But political pitfalls abound
AI agents could transform Indian manufacturing
But political pitfalls abound
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:38 PM
AI agents could transform Indian manufacturing • But political pitfalls abound
“Progress” and “abundance” • What's the diff?
“Progress” and “abundance”
What's the diff?
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
December 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
“Progress” and “abundance” • What's the diff?
AI Protopia: Ideas for how AI can improve the world • Talks and writing from Progress Conference 2025
AI Protopia: Ideas for how AI can improve the world
Talks and writing from Progress Conference 2025
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 29, 2025 at 11:36 PM
AI Protopia: Ideas for how AI can improve the world • Talks and writing from Progress Conference 2025
Reflections on Progress Conference 2025 • Dates for next year: October 8th-11th 2026, at Lighthaven
Reflections on Progress Conference 2025
Dates for next year: October 8th-11th 2026, at Lighthaven
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Reflections on Progress Conference 2025 • Dates for next year: October 8th-11th 2026, at Lighthaven
Progress books for children • Building industrial literacy
Progress books for children
Building industrial literacy
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Progress books for children • Building industrial literacy
It is our responsibility to develop a healthy relationship with our technology
It is our responsibility to develop a healthy relationship with our technology
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
It is our responsibility to develop a healthy relationship with our technology
The Progress Agenda • Chapter 11 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Progress Agenda
Chapter 11 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The Progress Agenda • Chapter 11 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Grand Project • Chapter 10 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Grand Project
Chapter 10 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The Grand Project • Chapter 10 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Spirit We Lost, part 2 • Chapter 9 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Spirit We Lost, part 2
Chapter 9 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The Spirit We Lost, part 2 • Chapter 9 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Spirit We Lost, part 1 • Chapter 9 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Spirit We Lost, part 1
Chapter 9 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The Spirit We Lost, part 1 • Chapter 9 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Unlimited Horizon, part 2 • Chapter 8 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Unlimited Horizon, part 2
Chapter 8 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The Unlimited Horizon, part 2 • Chapter 8 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
Introducing the 2025 Roots of Progress Institute Fellows • We’re thrilled to introduce our 2025 Blog-Build Intensive Fellows!
Introducing the 2025 Roots of Progress Institute Fellows
We’re thrilled to introduce our 2025 Blog-Build Intensive Fellows!
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Introducing the 2025 Roots of Progress Institute Fellows • We’re thrilled to introduce our 2025 Blog-Build Intensive Fellows!
The Unlimited Horizon, part 1 • Chapter 8 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Unlimited Horizon, part 1
Chapter 8 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The Unlimited Horizon, part 1 • Chapter 8 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Problem-Solving Animal, part 3 • Chapter 7 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Problem-Solving Animal, part 3
Chapter 7 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The Problem-Solving Animal, part 3 • Chapter 7 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Problem-Solving Animal, part 2 • Chapter 7 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Problem-Solving Animal, part 2
Chapter 7 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The Problem-Solving Animal, part 2 • Chapter 7 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
We Want Your Stories About the AI Frontier • “Intelligence Age” series will focus on future applications of artificial intelligence
We Want Your Stories About the AI Frontier
“Intelligence Age” series will focus on future applications of artificial intelligence
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
We Want Your Stories About the AI Frontier • “Intelligence Age” series will focus on future applications of artificial intelligence
The Problem-Solving Animal, part 1 • Chapter 7 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Problem-Solving Animal, part 1
Chapter 7 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The Problem-Solving Animal, part 1 • Chapter 7 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
Links and short notes, 2025-05-31 • Fellowship deadline tomorrow! Edge Esmeralda next week! and lots more
Links and short notes, 2025-05-31
Fellowship deadline tomorrow! Edge Esmeralda next week! and lots more
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Links and short notes, 2025-05-31 • Fellowship deadline tomorrow! Edge Esmeralda next week! and lots more
The Flywheel, part 2 • Chapter 6 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
The Flywheel, part 2
Chapter 6 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The Flywheel, part 2 • Chapter 6 of The Techno-Humanist Manifesto
Where is the YIMBY movement for healthcare? • This field is wide open, and someone should step in
Where is the YIMBY movement for healthcare?
This field is wide open, and someone should step in
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Where is the YIMBY movement for healthcare? • This field is wide open, and someone should step in
Applications are now open for the 2025 Roots of Progress Blog-Building Intensive Fellowship • Improve your writing skills, learn from leading progress builders and intellectuals, and publish essays about progress
Applications are now open for the 2025 Roots of Progress Blog-Building Intensive Fellowship
Improve your writing skills, learn from leading progress builders and intellectuals, and publish essays about progress
newsletter.rootsofprogress.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Applications are now open for the 2025 Roots of Progress Blog-Building Intensive Fellowship • Improve your writing skills, learn from leading progress builders and intellectuals, and publish essays about progress