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In IN GOOD FAITH, Ryan Avent argues faith in one another—shared meaning and understanding—is society’s scaffolding and a foundation for prosperity and cooperation. A critique of “technocratic fixes,” showing how belief shapes what societies can do.
#PoliticalEconomy #SocialScience #Democracy

Don’t think I rise to even “somewhat well known”, but having recently sent you a proof: this isn’t me, is it? Because I very much try to make the point that we all have agency—and the obligation to not support awful politicians.

What's your book about, anyway? What to expect from In Good Faith

Here’s a little more info about the book. I’m very proud of it, and I hope you’ll take a look. ryanavent.substack.com/p/whats-your...

In Good Faith How a society’s capacity for belief forms the foundation of its successDo you struggle to find reasons to feel optimistic about the future? Are you trying ...

Hey folks, it is publication day! yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...

What's your book about, anyway? What to expect from In Good Faith

My book is out one week from today! What's it about? Click to learn more. ryanavent.substack.com/p/whats-your...

You all should know, this book is relevant to all the things you're always talking about on here

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What's your book about, anyway? What to expect from In Good Faith

My book is out one week from today! What's it about? Click to learn more. ryanavent.substack.com/p/whats-your...

In Good Faith How a society’s capacity for belief forms the foundation of its successDo you struggle to find reasons to feel optimistic about the future? Are you trying ...

darth, I am very excited about this! yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...

In Good Faith How a society’s capacity for belief forms the foundation of its successDo you struggle to find reasons to feel optimistic about the future? Are you trying ...

I elaborate on my views on this in my forthcoming book, which is out two weeks from today. Not remotely the most important thing right now, I realize, but I do feel that this is a discussion we need to have given where we've ended up as a society. yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...

Faith and the future A tiny taste of a new politics

Brink's latest newsletter shares themes with my most recent dispatch. Which isn't surprising as I feel strongly that this is the way forward for liberalism and for humankind! ryanavent.substack.com/p/faith-and-...

The Permanent Problem: The Uncertain Transition from Mass Plenty to Mass Flourishing The Permanent Problem: The Uncertain Transition from Mass Plenty to Mass Flourishing [Lindsey, Brink] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Permanent Problem: The Uncertain Transition from Mass Plenty to Mass Flourishing

Brink elaborates on these ideas in his book, which you should check out: www.amazon.com/Permanent-Pr...

The progress movement needs a better theory of progress For as long as I can remember, I have been an enthusiastic believer in and supporter of human progress.

In dark times, it's important to imagine better futures. In that vein, I recommend this piece by @brinklindsey.bsky.social, on how it is good and appropriate to imagine particular conceptions of the good life and work toward them: open.substack.com/pub/brinklin...

Faith and the future A tiny taste of a new politics

Folks, I'm back to writing occasional posts for my old newsletter, and I've got a new one up now:

ryanavent.substack.com/p/faith-and-...

Should be coming your way this week!

Thank you! I hope it delivers on that. Would you like a copy?

The this is fine dog has a book coming out

In Good Faith How a society’s capacity for belief forms the foundation of its successDo you struggle to find reasons to feel optimistic about the future? Are you trying ...

Hi folks! Long-time bsky lurker, first-time bsky poster. I wanted to alert you all to the fact that I have a new book coming out in just a few weeks. I can't wait to get this out into the world:
yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...