The Economist Podcasts

The Economist asks: What grounds do we have to be optimistic about an Open Future?

The Economist Podcasts

We ask Steven Pinker, author of Enlightenment Now, why he is so optimistic about human progress. We also discuss wars, inequality and should there be more good news on the front pages. Anne McElvoy hosts. Music by Chris Zabriskie β€œDivider” (CC by 4.0 UK)

 

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