Odds and Ends #65: Economic growth is core to a progressive agenda

Plus the terrifying story of what actually happened to Boeing's Starliner capsule, and a terrible Star Trek opinion.

Hello! It’s time for Odds and Ends, your regular round-up of the most interesting links I’ve seen lately – mixed in with some shorter takes from me.

This week, links include:

• An amazing essay about economic growth and social progress.

• The explanation for why Britain feels so poor.

• Terrifying new details about what happened with the Boeing Starliner capsule.

• The film to watch if you want to be a Cory Booker hipster.

• The single worst idea for reforming the London Mayoralty I’ve ever heard.

• The TV show you have a moral duty to watch and support.

But first, a plug!

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Episode 5 of THE ABUNDANCE AGENDA is out now! This week Martin and I talk about the maddening plan to reform the London Mayoralty I mentioned above – and I somehow reach the conclusion that more people getting to experience the ‘joys’ of Luton Airport is ultimately a good thing. Plus we speak to the founders of an exciting new progressive think-tank.

I think this is the best episode we’ve made so far, so if you haven’t taken the time to have a listen yet, now is the time to do so!

The Abundance Agenda is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack and wherever you get your podcasts!

Now let’s get on with the links!