Let’s kick off the new year with a bit of techno-optimism! After a miserable start to this decade, we can still have a Roaring Twenties. In this episode, ‘Plain English’ presents a tour of the frontier of science and technology with Derek’s favorite innovation writer, the economist Eli Dourado. Host: Derek Thompson Guest: Eli Dourado Producer: Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plain English with Derek Thompson

The Ringer

The Biggest Inventions of the 2020s: Cancer Vaccines, Flying Cars, Space Travel, and More

JAN 7, 202256 MIN
Plain English with Derek Thompson

The Biggest Inventions of the 2020s: Cancer Vaccines, Flying Cars, Space Travel, and More

JAN 7, 202256 MIN

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Let’s kick off the new year with a bit of techno-optimism! After a miserable start to this decade, we can still have a Roaring Twenties. In this episode, ‘Plain English’ presents a tour of the frontier of science and technology with Derek’s favorite innovation writer, the economist Eli Dourado.

Host: Derek Thompson

Guest: Eli Dourado

Producer: Devon Manze

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices