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Why America Stopped Innovating - And How We Can Start Again

Apr 4, 2025 · 00:34:12
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  • America's innovation leadership declined over 50 years due to accumulating bureaucracy and red tape that prevents large-scale projects from launching
  • Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein's 'Abundance' argues a movement is emerging to rebuild America's building capacity through smarter, faster, and less-regulated approaches
  • A bold, prosperous 2050 is achievable by addressing regulatory and institutional barriers that currently block transformative projects

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