Here is another reprint for new subscribers. This article originally appeared at bretswanson.com on September 8, 2020. A lack of faith in the future. That could be the central problem with today’s perilous politics. It’s an age-old dilemma because it’s far easier to tear down than to build up. Gravity and thermodynamics say so. For thousands of years, individuals or small groups struggled each day to to find food and shelter. Growing meant seizing land or treasure. Then the Industrial Revolution led to an escape from this zero-sum trap.
Back to Work, Back to School, Back to the Future
Back to Work, Back to School, Back to the…
Back to Work, Back to School, Back to the Future
Here is another reprint for new subscribers. This article originally appeared at bretswanson.com on September 8, 2020. A lack of faith in the future. That could be the central problem with today’s perilous politics. It’s an age-old dilemma because it’s far easier to tear down than to build up. Gravity and thermodynamics say so. For thousands of years, individuals or small groups struggled each day to to find food and shelter. Growing meant seizing land or treasure. Then the Industrial Revolution led to an escape from this zero-sum trap.