Join us for episode 15 of The Torch of Progress with Michael StrongKey Discussion Points:- Academy of Thought and Industry and other schools he has founded- How Progress Studies fits into the curriculum- Guest Speaker Michael Strong:Mich

The Torch Of Progress - Ep. 14 ft. Manjari Narayan

Oct 7th, 2020 56m 44s

Join us for episode 14 of The Torch of Progress with Manjari NarayanKey Discussion Points:- How statistics evolved through applications in agriculture, medicine, and manufacturing- The “replication crisis” in science todayGuest Speaker Ma

The Torch Of Progress - Ep. 13 - Adam Wiggins

Sep 24th, 2020 1h 2m

Join us for episode 13 of The Torch of Progress with Adam WigginsKey Discussion Points:Thomas Edison, Bell Labs, ARPA, and Xerox PARC: what do all of these people and groups have in common? They are all pioneers of the industrial research mo

The Torch Of Progress - Ep. 12 ft. Adam Mossoff

Sep 10th, 2020 1h 18m

We sit down with Adam Mossoff, Professor of Law at George Mason University, to discuss the history of intellectual property.Key Discussion Points:The history of intellectual propertyThe relation of patents to invention and progressWhat ref

The Torch Of Progress - Ep. 11 - Jerry Neumann

Aug 26th, 2020 57m 33s

We sit down with Jerry Neumann, Adjunct Professor at Columbia University and Founder of Neu Venture Capital.Key Discussion Points:- The funding, organization, and management of research- Linear and non-linear models of innovation- Uncertai

The Torch of Progress - Ep.10 - Laura Mazer

Aug 20th, 2020 1h 1m

Join us for episode 10 with Laura Mazer, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of Michigan.Key Discussion Points:– The history and future of surgery– How we can improve surgical practiceGuest S

The Torch of Progress - Ep. 9 - Danica Remy

Jul 29th, 2020 1h

Danica Remy is the President of B612 Foundation and leads the organization’s global efforts to protect earth from asteroid impacts. She co-founded Asteroid Day, a United Nations day of education and awareness. She is a recognized expert in info

The Torch of Progress - Ep. 8 - Anton Howes

Jul 22nd, 2020 1h 1m

Dr. Anton Howes is a historian-in-residence at The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce. His recent book, "Arts and Minds: How the Royal Society of Arts Changed a Nation," tells the story of Britain's subscrip

The Torch of Progress - Ep. 7 Noor Siddiqui

Jul 15th, 2020 1h 1m

n our 7th episode of The Torch of Progress, we talk with Noor Siddiqui, Founder and CEO of Orchid Bioscience. Links:Progress Studies for Young Scholars: https://progressstudies.school The Academy of Thought and Industry: https://thoughtandi

The Torch of Progress — Ep. 6 ft. Joel Mokyr

Jul 8th, 2020 1h 10m

In the sixth episode of The Torch of Progress, we sit down with Joel Mokyr, the Robert H. Strotz Professor of Arts & Sciences and Professor of Economics & History at Northwestern University. Mokyr explores the shifting attitudes on progress and

The Torch Of Progress - Ep. 5 ft. Deirdre Nansen McCloskey

Jul 2nd, 2020 1h 1m

In this fifth episode of The Torch of Progress, we talk with Deirdre N. McCloskey. She has been since 2000 UIC Distinguished Professor of Economics, History, English, and Communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Trained at Harvar

The Torch Of Progress - Ep. 4 ft. Dr. Max Roser

Jun 25th, 2020 1h 4m

In the fourth episode of The Torch of Progress, we talk with Dr. Max Roser, the researcher and editor behind ourworldindata.org.Key Topics:- Our World in Data- Global Development and its relations to progress studies- What people get wrong

The Torch Of Progress - Ep. 3 ft. Patrick Collison

Jun 18th, 2020 59m

In the third episode of The Torch of Progress, we sit down with Patrick Collison, the Co-founder and CEO of Stripe. We discuss progress studies, his perspective on the sciences, Effective Altruism, on being a self-described 'fallibilist,' and t

The Torch Of Progress - Ep. 2 ft. Tyler Cowen

Jun 9th, 2020 59m 33s

In the second episode of The Torch of Progress, we sit down with American economist and author Tyler Cowen to discuss progress studies and his perspective on economics, history, and America's current attitude toward progress. Key Topics:- Wh

The Torch Of Progress - Ep. 1 ft. Dr. Matt Bateman

Jun 5th, 2020 59m 45s

In the first episode of The Torch of Progress, we sit down with Dr. Matt Bateman of Higher Ground Education to discuss Montessori education and its connections to our Progress Studies course. Key Take-Aways:* What is Progress Studies?* How

008: Michael Strong x Jason Crawford, Author of The Roots of Progress

May 14th, 2020 59m 16s

Jason Crawford is the former co-founder & CEO of Fieldbook, a hybrid spreadsheet-database application, and the author of the blog "The Roots of Progress." In this episode, ATI founder Michael Strong sits down with Jason to discuss the history

007: Michael Strong x Zak Slayback, Author of "How to Get Ahead"

Mar 5th, 2020 54m 57s

Zak Slayback is a venture capital professional at the 1517 Fund and an author at McGraw-Hill. His writings focus on career development in the startup world. In this episode, ATI founder Michael Strong discusses with Mr. Slayback the current s

006: Michael Strong x Dr. Liah Greenfeld, Author and Professor

Feb 25th, 2020 46m 26s

Dr. Liah Greenfeld is a professor of sociology, political science, and anthropology at Boston University. She is the author of eleven books, including Nationalism: Five Roads to Modernity (Harvard University Press, 1992) and The Spirit of Capit