The origins of abundance

I really enjoyed this podcast and now want to read the book to explore its themes more deeply. I was especially interested in the authors’ reflections on the need for a shift in liberalism, specifically, how it communicates its values and pursues change.

One powerful idea was rethinking growth as a force for good, rather than just consumerism. Another compelling point was their critique of how the US administration is “attacking science to punish the cultural ideas of scientists,” rather than renewing scientific institutions to tackle 21st-century problems.

They also explore personality differences between the modern left and right: the left tends to value process, language, and bureaucracy, while the right often champions executive power and seeks to dismantle bureaucratic systems. Their call for liberalism to focus less on process and more on outcomes and action really resonated with me. I believe meaningful change requires flexibility, a willingness to make hard choices, and sometimes, the courage to disappoint.

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-ezra-klein-show/id1548604447?i=1000700245818