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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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How To Build A Truly Abundant Future

@ Y Combinator

How To Build A Truly Abundant Future

04/04/25

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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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The 'abundance agenda' envisions a future in 2050 with housing and clean energy abundance, where people live in homes powered by renewable energy sources like solar and wind.

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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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We need to reclaim a vision of abundance and technological innovation to improve our future.

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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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The book argues that technology can coexist with environmental stewardship, highlighting the potential for advancements in clean energy and carbon capture without harming the Earth.

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We should address climate change through technological innovation rather than through deprivation or degrowth.

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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.