How AI Could Help Us Discover Miracle Drugs
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Plain English with Derek Thompson
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Longtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Hear Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, and if you've got a topic you want discussed, shoot us an email at plainenglish@spotify.com! You can also find us on tiktok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_
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It is a general rule of thumb that richer societies are happier societies. This is true across countries, as GDP and life satisfaction are highly corr...
Harsh Truths About 2024 and the Future of the U.S. Economy
On today's episode: the state of American politics and the future of America's economy. Derek discusses a media myth in the aftermath of the failed Tr...