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Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

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The book advocates for a government that effectively organizes to create more of what people need, focusing on housing and energy as critical areas for reform.

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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson: Politics, Trump, AOC, Elon & DOGE | Lex Fridman Podcast #462

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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson: Politics, Trump, AOC, Elon & DOGE | Lex Fridman Podcast #462

03/25/25

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Derek Thompson

04/04/25

@ Y Combinator

The book emphasizes the need for not just an abundance agenda for housing and clean energy, but also an invention agenda for new technologies that we have yet to create.

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Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

The book "Abundance" argues for a shift in Democratic politics towards building and creating more of what people need, rather than just blocking opposition.

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Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

Our book aims to channel the anger people have at the establishment towards constructive solutions in areas like housing, energy, and governance.

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Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

There is a tension between the left's focus on wealth redistribution and the need to increase the supply of housing and energy to create opportunities for all.

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Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

The housing problem is not just about the physical structure; it's about creating environments where economic opportunity thrives, allowing diverse populations to innovate and grow together.

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Derek Thompson

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

One of the themes of our book is how inefficient government can be, often failing to achieve its own ends, such as building affordable housing or high-speed rail.

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Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

We need to shift our mindset to prioritize outcomes over processes in government, ensuring that when promises are made, they are fulfilled, particularly in housing and infrastructure development.

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Derek Thompson

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

One of the themes of our book is just how inefficient government can be, not only at building houses and energy but also at achieving its own ends, like building high-speed rail.

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Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

The concept of supply-side progressivism emphasizes the need for increased housing and energy supply to address the fundamental economic challenges of our time.