Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson Wonder What You Will Build for the Future

Bestselling authors and popular podcasters Ezra Klein (The New York Times) and Derek Thompson (The Atlantic) are interested in societal abundance – how do we get closer to equality when it seems like we're getting farther from having enough resources for everyone? Joined by historian and science fiction writer Ada Palmer, these three brilliant minds joyfully dig into everything from futurism to Shakespeare, encouraging listeners to combat daily despair with progressive action. Subscribe to the podcast. SHOW NOTES Watch the full program here. Read the podcast transcript. PHOTO: Ezra Klein, Derek Thompson, and Ada Palmer on stage at the UIC Dorin Forum at the Chicago Humanities Spring Festival in 2025.   Read: Abundance, Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson Why We're Polarized, Ezra Klein Inventing the Renaissance: The Myth of a Golden Age, Ada Palmer   Listen: The Ezra Klein Show Plain English with Derek Thompson   Explore: adapalmer.com Kathleen Belew, "the early adopter effect" Jay Van Bavel on how internet warps communication and language Marshall McLuhan and Neil Postman on technology J. Storrs Hall on futurism Fix the News newsletter   Live event programmed by Mark Bazer Live event produced by Jesse Swanson Live event stage managed by Sophia Fishkin Live event produced and mixed by Joe Darnaby Production assistance by River Williams Podcast edited and mixed by Alisa Rosenthal Podcast story editing by Alexandra Quinn   Help shape the future of the podcast! Let us know what you think by taking the short survey. Donate now to support programs like this. Explore upcoming events.   Instagram • YouTube • TikTok • Twitter • Facebook • LinkedIn   T3JJTTLPKSKZIGYS