Chris Bradley & Noah Smith: “How Human Innovation Can Spark a Century of Plenty.” Nearly every headline seems to warn of new crises, deepening divides or threats to the planet. Yet a very different story emerges when you widen the lens. A new book, A Century of Plenty, takes a longer, historical and more hopeful view. Over the past 100 years, humans have made unprecedented progress, from longer lifespans to dramatically reduced poverty. Co-authors Chris Bradley, and economist Noah Smith, talk about the lessons from the past 100 years, and how they can be applied to ensure even greater future prosperity. (Recorded January 14, 2026)

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