Are we progressing individually, as a society, as a species , as a planet within a larger system ? The very fact that many are questioning the idea of progress is in itself an event that is both noteworthy and not unprecedented. The Notions of Progress podcast seeks to contribute historical context on the idea, promotion, and manifestation of progress within society. The podcast examines various Ideas of progress via discourse with a wide variety of guests including academics, theorists, and others. . Though the show primarily focuses on technological progress, it also explores the wider conception of progress along other dimensions including economics, politics, and science. Lastly, the program decidedly avoids an ideological or preordained perspective. The main driver of the show is the spirit of inquiry and thereby seeks to probe each idea strictly on its own merits. This includes examining the existence of progress itself and the associated trade-offs.
