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BUILDING AN ABUNDANT FUTURE
Will the future be one of abundance or scarcity? Our actions today will decide.
QUANTUM TECH
Quantum-based technology may unleash productivity gains across many sectors, but only if we incentivize innovation.
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NANOTECHNOLOGY: A PRIMER
In nanotechnology, as with life, the secret is atomic precision.
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The anti-encryption bills that almost banned privacy
The anti-encryption bills that almost banned privacy
How to fix the NRC – and unlock advanced nuclear power
How to fix the NRC – and unlock advanced nuclear power
Apple made a “weapon of war.” Here’s what the Power Mac G4 taught us.
Apple made a “weapon of war.” Here’s what the Power Mac G4 taught us.
Batteries That Give Back: Distributed Home Energy Systems Explained
Batteries That Give Back: Distributed Home Energy Systems Explained
There’s one major problem with nuclear energy—and it’s not radiation
There’s one major problem with nuclear energy—and it’s not radiation
Star Trek wasn’t too far off—self medical diagnostics are almost here
Star Trek wasn’t too far off—self medical diagnostics are almost here
The case for nuclear power, history’s most misunderstood energy source
The case for nuclear power, history’s most misunderstood energy source
The case for long-term tech optimism
The case for long-term tech optimism
What the war on pagers taught us about embracing change
What the war on pagers taught us about embracing change
We can 3D-print our way out of the housing crisis. Here’s how.
We can 3D-print our way out of the housing crisis. Here’s how.
The US’ first meltdown-proof nuclear reactor was shut down 30 years ago. We need to bring it back.
The US’ first meltdown-proof nuclear reactor was shut down 30 years ago. We need to bring it back.
AI is intelligent, but that doesn’t mean it’s smart | Dr. Melanie Mitchell
AI is intelligent, but that doesn’t mean it’s smart | Dr. Melanie Mitchell
This new, sustainable energy could save the planet, if regulators allow it | Abundance Institute
This new, sustainable energy could save the planet, if regulators allow it | Abundance Institute
Who decides the future? Technocrats vs. Innovators | Virginia Postrel
Who decides the future? Technocrats vs. Innovators | Virginia Postrel
How AI is helping scientists heal the human body
How AI is helping scientists heal the human body
It's time to shift the culture around emerging technology | Abundance Institute
It's time to shift the culture around emerging technology | Abundance Institute
Fast Planes Built Fast Again
Fast Planes Built Fast Again
We don’t need to expand the grid – we just need to make it smarter
We don’t need to expand the grid – we just need to make it smarter
A clean energy silver bullet is buried in a government lab
A clean energy silver bullet is buried in a government lab
Precision biology solved a 7-billion-chick problem—here’s how
Precision biology solved a 7-billion-chick problem—here’s how
This ‘forever’ battery could power the future
This ‘forever’ battery could power the future
Quantum computing explained in 90 seconds—why the future runs on qubits
Quantum computing explained in 90 seconds—why the future runs on qubits
Estonia’s Digital Society: Why the World Should Pay Attention
Estonia’s Digital Society: Why the World Should Pay Attention
Texas bet on solar—and it’s paying off big.
Texas bet on solar—and it’s paying off big.
How AI Chatbots Are Dismantling the Scam Economy
How AI Chatbots Are Dismantling the Scam Economy
America’s power crisis isn’t about technology, it’s about paperwork
America’s power crisis isn’t about technology, it’s about paperwork
The battery that never wears out—because it doesn’t rely on chemicals
The battery that never wears out—because it doesn’t rely on chemicals
How AI is helping whales navigate a changing ocean
How AI is helping whales navigate a changing ocean
Did AI find the key to practical fusion energy?
Did AI find the key to practical fusion energy?
Scientists have created a living plastic-eating machine
Scientists have created a living plastic-eating machine
How AI Can Empower Differently-abled Individuals
How AI Can Empower Differently-abled Individuals
What if AI could help find missing people? With deepfakes, it’s possible.
What if AI could help find missing people? With deepfakes, it’s possible.
The greatest machine ever invented is starting to fail. Here’s the fix.
The greatest machine ever invented is starting to fail. Here’s the fix.
Neuralink isn’t magic, but it might change everything
Neuralink isn’t magic, but it might change everything
AI Is Saving Crops, Livestock, and Lives in Malawi’s Farming Communities
AI Is Saving Crops, Livestock, and Lives in Malawi’s Farming Communities
Moravec's paradox: Tasks easy for humans are hard for AI while tasks hard for humans are easy for AI
Moravec's paradox: Tasks easy for humans are hard for AI while tasks hard for humans are easy for AI
Nothing changes if nothing changes.
Nothing changes if nothing changes.
Will we have a future marked by abundance? Or a future where we dream of living in the past?
Will we have a future marked by abundance? Or a future where we dream of living in the past?
AI in Healthcare: One of the Most Promising Uses of LLMs
AI in Healthcare: One of the Most Promising Uses of LLMs
Can a block of carbon power a thermal battery that will change the world?
Can a block of carbon power a thermal battery that will change the world?
Technology Has Never Killed Art—AI Won’t Be the First
Technology Has Never Killed Art—AI Won’t Be the First
Homebuilding hasn't changed since the Middle Ages, but @ICON3DTech wants to change that.
Homebuilding hasn't changed since the Middle Ages, but @ICON3DTech wants to change that.
"AI Is the New Electricity"
"AI Is the New Electricity"
The AI shark-detection technology that is making oceans safer
The AI shark-detection technology that is making oceans safer
Meet new nuclear: Safe, efficient nuclear power that can lead us into a green energy revolution.
Meet new nuclear: Safe, efficient nuclear power that can lead us into a green energy revolution.
Parts of our power grid are 100 years old. It's time to rethink energy ownership and distribution.
Parts of our power grid are 100 years old. It's time to rethink energy ownership and distribution.
How do we write regulations today for burgeoning tech? Virginia Postrel responds:
How do we write regulations today for burgeoning tech? Virginia Postrel responds:
Why Nuclear is Safe
Why Nuclear is Safe
Imagine Filing Complicated Taxes Online in Minute. Estonia Shows It’s Possible
Imagine Filing Complicated Taxes Online in Minute. Estonia Shows It’s Possible
Harnessing AI for Public Good: Learn from Estonia’s AI-Enabled Government
Harnessing AI for Public Good: Learn from Estonia’s AI-Enabled Government

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Fast Planes Built Fast Again
Fast Planes Built Fast Again
"Things Are Only Impossible Until They Are Not."
"Things Are Only Impossible Until They Are Not."
Life-Saving Deliveries, Powered by @FlyZipline
Life-Saving Deliveries, Powered by @FlyZipline
How Cloud Seeding Protects America’s Farmers
How Cloud Seeding Protects America’s Farmers
How Rainmaker Turned Bans Into Wins
How Rainmaker Turned Bans Into Wins
This Was the Dream in 1946
This Was the Dream in 1946
One Founder vs. 31 States: The Cloud Seeding Battle
One Founder vs. 31 States: The Cloud Seeding Battle
Delivery That Feels Like Teleportation
Delivery That Feels Like Teleportation
Why the “Boring” Stuff Matters Most
Why the “Boring” Stuff Matters Most
How Safe Is @FlyZipline's Drone Delivery? This Safe.
How Safe Is @FlyZipline's Drone Delivery? This Safe.
Matt Ridley: What If We Misunderstood Human Progress?
Matt Ridley: What If We Misunderstood Human Progress?
What If the Pessimists Are Just Wrong?
What If the Pessimists Are Just Wrong?
Cellphones Were Supposed To Be for the Rich
Cellphones Were Supposed To Be for the Rich
When Ideas Meet, They Make Baby Ideas
When Ideas Meet, They Make Baby Ideas
From 6 Hours To 0.2 Seconds
From 6 Hours To 0.2 Seconds
Civilization Didn’t Begin With Seeds
Civilization Didn’t Begin With Seeds
People Can’t Stand That Growth Has Stagnated
People Can’t Stand That Growth Has Stagnated
L’Art de Voler, Supersonic
L’Art de Voler, Supersonic
Parts of our power grid are 100 years old. It's time to rethink energy ownership and distribution.
Parts of our power grid are 100 years old. It's time to rethink energy ownership and distribution.
New power lines take 10 years to build. Luckily, we can update the old ones–if regulators allow it.
New power lines take 10 years to build. Luckily, we can update the old ones–if regulators allow it.
Meet new nuclear: Safe, efficient nuclear power that can lead us into a green energy revolution.
Meet new nuclear: Safe, efficient nuclear power that can lead us into a green energy revolution.
Can a block of carbon power a thermal battery that will change the world?
Can a block of carbon power a thermal battery that will change the world?
"AI Is the New Electricity"
"AI Is the New Electricity"
How AI Can Empower Differently-abled Individuals
How AI Can Empower Differently-abled Individuals
AI in Healthcare: One of the Most Promising Uses of LLMs
AI in Healthcare: One of the Most Promising Uses of LLMs
Moravec's paradox: Tasks easy for humans are hard for AI while tasks hard for humans are easy for AI
Moravec's paradox: Tasks easy for humans are hard for AI while tasks hard for humans are easy for AI
Why Nuclear is Safe
Why Nuclear is Safe
Give Nuclear a Chance
Give Nuclear a Chance
The US’ first meltdown-proof nuclear reactor was shut down 30 years ago. We need to bring it back.
The US’ first meltdown-proof nuclear reactor was shut down 30 years ago. We need to bring it back.
Mel Mitchell on the “dumb superintelligence” fallacy
Mel Mitchell on the “dumb superintelligence” fallacy
Professor Mel Mitchell on how society is projecting deep-rooted fears onto artificial intelligence
Professor Mel Mitchell on how society is projecting deep-rooted fears onto artificial intelligence
Virginia Postrel discusses stasis vs. dynamist mentalities
Virginia Postrel discusses stasis vs. dynamist mentalities
How do we write regulations today for burgeoning tech? Virginia Postrel responds:
How do we write regulations today for burgeoning tech? Virginia Postrel responds:
Homebuilding hasn't changed since the Middle Ages, but @ICON3DTech wants to change that.
Homebuilding hasn't changed since the Middle Ages, but @ICON3DTech wants to change that.
Is the ideal society one that’s highly controlled and stable, or one that values learning above all?
Is the ideal society one that’s highly controlled and stable, or one that values learning above all?
What the Luddites can teach us about disruptions from developing tech
What the Luddites can teach us about disruptions from developing tech
A long energy storage solution can help us jumpstart a green revolution. Here's how.
A long energy storage solution can help us jumpstart a green revolution. Here's how.
The Scoreboard
The Scoreboard
The Line That Launched a Thousand Reactors
The Line That Launched a Thousand Reactors
Storytelling at the Edge of the Frontier
Storytelling at the Edge of the Frontier
Success Not Guaranteed
Success Not Guaranteed
The Future Doesn’t Film Itself
The Future Doesn’t Film Itself
Too Safe to Build? Nuclear’s Innovation Dilemma
Too Safe to Build? Nuclear’s Innovation Dilemma
No One’s Watching the Frontier
No One’s Watching the Frontier
Our power grid must be smarter, resilient, and decentralized—grid edge technology makes it possible.
Our power grid must be smarter, resilient, and decentralized—grid edge technology makes it possible.
Why Nuclear Waste Isn’t the Nightmare You Think
Why Nuclear Waste Isn’t the Nightmare You Think
From “No Nukes” to “Pro-Nuclear”: A Cultural Shift
From “No Nukes” to “Pro-Nuclear”: A Cultural Shift
From Bombs to Abundance
From Bombs to Abundance
The Isodope Effect: Nuclear’s Public Comeback
The Isodope Effect: Nuclear’s Public Comeback
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