The Optimist's Barn

Deep writing about biology.

Building a new environmental paradigm through analyses and essays on politics, nuclear energy, agriculture, critical minerals, permitting reform, and much more. The Ecomodernist is a publication of the Breakthrough Institute.

The history of technology and the philosophy of progress, plus announcements from the Roots of Progress Institute

P(A|B) = [P(A)*P(B|A)]/P(B), all the rest is commentary.

New and underrated ideas to improve the world. Visit our website: worksinprogress.co

Using data and research to understand what really makes a difference