Abundance Theory

Abundance Theory

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Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
A worker in protective gear operates machinery in an industrial facility, with a partial overlay of solar panels and geometric patterns above—hinting at the innovative spirit found in stellar societies.
The cofounders of think tank RethinkX are convinced that humanity is undergoing civilizational phase change.
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We need to fully acknowledge problems, while vigorously pursuing solutions. Call it “solutionism.”
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Achieving values and pursuing growth is the real secret to a fulfilled life.
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Big Think recently spoke with Nick Bostrom about how humans might find fulfillment in a post-scarcity world.
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Life became a possibility in the Universe as soon as the raw ingredients were present. But living, inhabited worlds required a bit more.
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Millennials — who were raised to expect unlimited success but found only disappointment — can be drawn to manifestation.
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Researchers estimate there may be as many as ten million trillion trillion phages on Earth — that's 10 with 30 zeros after it.
superabundance
Inequality should be measured in terms of the time it takes for us to earn the money to buy the things we need. And everyone is getting wealthier.
The world isn’t ending! But we are likely at the beginning of a profound transformation.
5000 exoplanets
Unless you have a critical mass of heavy elements when your star first forms, planets, including rocky ones, are practically impossible.
marvel studios
Time for a status check before watching "Moon Knight."