This program provides contextual history behind various conceptions of progress and surfaces testimony regarding these ideas operate in the real world.
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Jan. 26, 2026
Five Faces of Progress: A Conceptual Framework for Historical Change |Prof. Tyson Retz | Ep. 3 Pt.1
About This Episode In this episode of Notions of Progress, we explore the fascinating evolution of progress thinking with Professor Tyson Retz, an intellectual historian at the University of Stavanger in Norway and author of ...
Jan. 12, 2026
The Promethean Question: : Greek Views on Technological Progress | Ep. 2
In Episode 2 of Notions of Progress, we explore the "Promethean Question" - examining Greek antiquity's perspectives on technological progress from 700-300 BCE. Did the ancient Greeks view technology as a divine gift or a dan...
Dec. 18, 2025
Show Trailer - The Long Road To Progress | Ep. 1
In "Notions of Progress," host Marshall Madow explores the concept of progress through history, examining technological advancements and philosophical ideas. This trailer delves into themes like AI, transhumanism, and technol...
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Aug. 28, 2025
Introducing Notions of Progress: A New Podcast What if many of our assumptions about technological progress rest on ideas formulated centuries ago—ideas we've inherited without examination? What if much of the current anxiety and uncertainty …
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