The Roots of Progress newsletter mainly carries announcements from the Roots of Progress Institute, including hiring calls, fellowship cohort introductions and conference news. It also covers the history of technology and the philosophy of progress.
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Essays by Nicholas Carr on technology, media, perception and culture, mixing close cultural criticism with historical argument. Readers get long-form, reflective takes on digital media, enchantment, and the history of communication technologies.
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