Rational Optimist Society

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The Rational Optimist Society is a membership organization dedicated to making rational optimism cool, in order to rekindle hope and ambition in America. Our mission is to make sure optimism and entrepreneurship keep America and the world moving forward. Together we can stop negativity, cynicism, bureaucracy, and failed ideologies from impeding progress. To join the Rational Optimist Society for free, go to zpr.io/Cm2bNANWYsy4. And follow us on X at x.com/DisruptionHedge and x.com/dan_steinhart

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The 7 Groups Trying to Stop the Future (And How We Beat Them) | ROP #60

The 7 Groups Trying to Stop the Future (And How We Beat Them) | ROP #60 Rational Optimist Society

261 views - 1 month ago

How $500 Drones Are Forcing America to Reinvent Its Military | ROP #59

How $500 Drones Are Forcing America to Reinvent Its Military | ROP #59 Rational Optimist Society

330 views - 5 months ago

America's Drone Market is About to Collapse (And It's a Good Thing) | ROP #58

America's Drone Market is About to Collapse (And It's a Good Thing) | ROP #58 Rational Optimist Society

437 views - 5 months ago

Founder's Guide to Winning the New Space Race | ROP #57

Founder's Guide to Winning the New Space Race | ROP #57 Rational Optimist Society

145 views - 5 months ago

His "Factory in a Box" Builds a House in 30 Days | ROP #56

His "Factory in a Box" Builds a House in 30 Days | ROP #56 Rational Optimist Society

435 views - 6 months ago

America's Nuclear Waste "Problem" is a Lie (And It's a Good Thing) | ROP #55

America's Nuclear Waste "Problem" is a Lie (And It's a Good Thing) | ROP #55 Rational Optimist Society

153 views - 6 months ago

This New American Battery Gives an EV a 1,500 Mile Range | ROP #54

This New American Battery Gives an EV a 1,500 Mile Range | ROP #54 Rational Optimist Society

587 views - 6 months ago

The AI Tutor Built for Elon's Kids is Now Available to Everyone | ROP #53

The AI Tutor Built for Elon's Kids is Now Available to Everyone | ROP #53 Rational Optimist Society

263 views - 6 months ago

His Nuclear Reactor Will Make Energy CHEAP Faster Than You Think | ROP #52

His Nuclear Reactor Will Make Energy CHEAP Faster Than You Think | ROP #52 Rational Optimist Society

570 views - 6 months ago

The END of "Made in China" is Arriving Faster Than You Think | ROP #51

The END of "Made in China" is Arriving Faster Than You Think | ROP #51 Rational Optimist Society

439 views - 7 months ago

Why The Ruling Class Fears AI (And It's a Good Thing) | ROP # 50

Why The Ruling Class Fears AI (And It's a Good Thing) | ROP # 50 Rational Optimist Society

415 views - 7 months ago

China's Drone Monopoly is Ending (And This American AI is Why) | ROP #49

China's Drone Monopoly is Ending (And This American AI is Why) | ROP #49 Rational Optimist Society

868 views - 7 months ago

His AI Gun STOPS The Drone Threat | ROP #48

His AI Gun STOPS The Drone Threat | ROP #48 Rational Optimist Society

312 views - 7 months ago

Ex-SpaceX Engineer: His WATER Engine Will Conquer Space Faster Than You Think | ROP #47

Ex-SpaceX Engineer: His WATER Engine Will Conquer Space Faster Than You Think | ROP #47 Rational Optimist Society

637 views - 7 months ago

His AI Laser Destroys Drone Swarms for Pennies | ROP #46

His AI Laser Destroys Drone Swarms for Pennies | ROP #46 Rational Optimist Society

242 views - 8 months ago

This School Teaches a FULL DAY in 2 HOURS (And Kids Excel & Love Learning) | ROP #45

This School Teaches a FULL DAY in 2 HOURS (And Kids Excel & Love Learning) | ROP #45 Rational Optimist Society

596 views - 8 months ago

Why He Quit NASA to End The Oil Industry | ROP #44

Why He Quit NASA to End The Oil Industry | ROP #44 Rational Optimist Society

1.7K views - 8 months ago

The Man Who Pranked Feynman Explains Our Superintelligent Future | ROP #43

The Man Who Pranked Feynman Explains Our Superintelligent Future | ROP #43 Rational Optimist Society

701 views - 8 months ago

The Real Reason 23andMe Failed (And How It Will Double Human Life Expectancy) | ROP #42

The Real Reason 23andMe Failed (And How It Will Double Human Life Expectancy) | ROP #42 Rational Optimist Society

203 views - 9 months ago

Why We're Now Building Satellites Like Toyota Cars | ROP #41

Why We're Now Building Satellites Like Toyota Cars | ROP #41 Rational Optimist Society

762 views - 9 months ago

PALANTIR: Why Silicon Valley is Taking Over the Military (And It's a Good Thing) | ROP #40

PALANTIR: Why Silicon Valley is Taking Over the Military (And It's a Good Thing) | ROP #40 Rational Optimist Society

1.4K views - 9 months ago

US Factories Secretly Ran on POWERPOINT Until This AI Fixed It | ROP #39

US Factories Secretly Ran on POWERPOINT Until This AI Fixed It | ROP #39 Rational Optimist Society

850 views - 9 months ago

"Flying Boats" & Ocean Drones Will Remake Global Shipping Faster Than You Think | ROP #38

"Flying Boats" & Ocean Drones Will Remake Global Shipping Faster Than You Think | ROP #38 Rational Optimist Society

912 views - 10 months ago

Neuralink’s FIRST Patient: From Paralysis to Playing Mario Kart! (and Mind Control) | ROP #37

Neuralink’s FIRST Patient: From Paralysis to Playing Mario Kart! (and Mind Control) | ROP #37 Rational Optimist Society

1K views - 10 months ago

This NEW AI Chip Will CONQUER Disease Faster Than You Think | ROP #36

This NEW AI Chip Will CONQUER Disease Faster Than You Think | ROP #36 Rational Optimist Society

1.8K views - 10 months ago

Matt Ridley: How Your 14X RICHER Future Arrives Faster Than You Think | ROP #35

Matt Ridley: How Your 14X RICHER Future Arrives Faster Than You Think | ROP #35 Rational Optimist Society

2.2K views - 10 months ago

Ex-Anduril Green Beret: His ROBOT GUN Kills Drones in 2 SHOTS | ROP #34

Ex-Anduril Green Beret: His ROBOT GUN Kills Drones in 2 SHOTS | ROP #34 Rational Optimist Society

2.8K views - 10 months ago

He Could ONLY MOVE HIS EYES. Then Neuralink Let Him DO THIS | ROP #33

He Could ONLY MOVE HIS EYES. Then Neuralink Let Him DO THIS | ROP #33 Rational Optimist Society

719 views - 11 months ago

These Drones Were Banned in US (Now They're Saving Lives Faster Than You Think) | ROP #32

These Drones Were Banned in US (Now They're Saving Lives Faster Than You Think) | ROP #32 Rational Optimist Society

810 views - 11 months ago

How CRISPR Is Defeating Genetic Disease Faster Than You Think | ROP #31

How CRISPR Is Defeating Genetic Disease Faster Than You Think | ROP #31 Rational Optimist Society

118 views - 11 months ago

The Lawsuit That Could Unleash Limitless Energy | ROP #30

The Lawsuit That Could Unleash Limitless Energy | ROP #30 Rational Optimist Society

130 views - 1 year ago

Why El Segundo Is Building America's Future Faster Than You Think | ROP #29

Why El Segundo Is Building America's Future Faster Than You Think | ROP #29 Rational Optimist Society

247 views - 1 year ago

AI Tutors, 2-Hour Learning & The Future of Education | ROP #28

AI Tutors, 2-Hour Learning & The Future of Education | ROP #28 Rational Optimist Society

139 views - 1 year ago

SPACEX Brings Back NASA Astronauts & 200K+ Self-Driving Cars NOW | Ep. 27

SPACEX Brings Back NASA Astronauts & 200K+ Self-Driving Cars NOW | Ep. 27 Rational Optimist Society

70 views - 1 year ago

AI Will Take (and CREATE) Jobs Faster Than You Think | Ep. 26

AI Will Take (and CREATE) Jobs Faster Than You Think | Ep. 26 Rational Optimist Society

99 views - 1 year ago

Private Moon Landings Just Changed Everything (NASA Couldn't Do This for 53 Years) | Ep. 25

Private Moon Landings Just Changed Everything (NASA Couldn't Do This for 53 Years) | Ep. 25 Rational Optimist Society

170 views - 1 year ago

This Robot Learns By Watching (The Other One Will Give You Nightmares) | Ep.24

This Robot Learns By Watching (The Other One Will Give You Nightmares) | Ep.24 Rational Optimist Society

85 views - 1 year ago

SUPERSONIC IS BACK! (No Boom Required) | Ep.23

SUPERSONIC IS BACK! (No Boom Required) | Ep.23 Rational Optimist Society

65 views - 1 year ago

Regulation Tried to Stop Innovation (It Backfired Spectacularly) | Ep. 22

Regulation Tried to Stop Innovation (It Backfired Spectacularly) | Ep. 22 Rational Optimist Society

63 views - 1 year ago

Why Big Tech is Betting $300B on AI | Ep. 21

Why Big Tech is Betting $300B on AI | Ep. 21 Rational Optimist Society

56 views - 1 year ago

Why AI Just Got 93% Cheaper (And It Changes EVERYTHING) | Ep. 20

Why AI Just Got 93% Cheaper (And It Changes EVERYTHING) | Ep. 20 Rational Optimist Society

109 views - 1 year ago

Project Stargate: Guide to America's AI Future? | Ep. 19

Project Stargate: Guide to America's AI Future? | Ep. 19 Rational Optimist Society

73 views - 1 year ago

Why Space Just Got 98% Cheaper (Blue Origin vs SpaceX) | Ep. 18

Why Space Just Got 98% Cheaper (Blue Origin vs SpaceX) | Ep. 18 Rational Optimist Society

41 views - 1 year ago

Zuck Won't Censor Your FB Posts Anymore (And He's Happy About It) | Ep. 17

Zuck Won't Censor Your FB Posts Anymore (And He's Happy About It) | Ep. 17 Rational Optimist Society

62 views - 1 year ago

How AI Got 50X More Powerful in 2024 and 3 More Reasons to be Optimistic | Ep. 16

How AI Got 50X More Powerful in 2024 and 3 More Reasons to be Optimistic | Ep. 16 Rational Optimist Society

36 views - 1 year ago

America Has 5,000 Mystery Drones (And It's Actually Good News) | Ep.15

America Has 5,000 Mystery Drones (And It's Actually Good News) | Ep.15 Rational Optimist Society

62 views - 1 year ago

Why Quantum Computing Will Change Everything Faster Than You Think | Ep.14

Why Quantum Computing Will Change Everything Faster Than You Think | Ep.14 Rational Optimist Society

113 views - 1 year ago

4 Ways American Innovation is Winning (Despite the Red Tape) | Ep.13

4 Ways American Innovation is Winning (Despite the Red Tape) | Ep.13 Rational Optimist Society

38 views - 1 year ago

Free Speech Universities Are Winning (And It's Happening Fast) | Ep.12

Free Speech Universities Are Winning (And It's Happening Fast) | Ep.12 Rational Optimist Society

83 views - 1 year ago

Why America's Energy Revolution Is Happening Faster Than You Think | Ep.11

Why America's Energy Revolution Is Happening Faster Than You Think | Ep.11 Rational Optimist Society

68 views - 1 year ago

Why Bureaucracy Will Die Faster Than You Think | Ep.10

Why Bureaucracy Will Die Faster Than You Think | Ep.10 Rational Optimist Society

89 views - 1 year ago

Dose of Optimism: 5 Game-Changing Innovations You Missed | Ep.09

Dose of Optimism: 5 Game-Changing Innovations You Missed | Ep.09 Rational Optimist Society

53 views - 1 year ago

Mississippi is Richer Than Britain (The Data Is Clear) | Ep.08

Mississippi is Richer Than Britain (The Data Is Clear) | Ep.08 Rational Optimist Society

94 views - 1 year ago

I Let a Robot Drive Me Around SF (Mind-Blowing) | Ep.07

I Let a Robot Drive Me Around SF (Mind-Blowing) | Ep.07 Rational Optimist Society

45 views - 1 year ago

Your Diamond Ring is Now Worthless (And It's a Good Thing) | Ep.06

Your Diamond Ring is Now Worthless (And It's a Good Thing) | Ep.06 Rational Optimist Society

102 views - 1 year ago

Robot Dogs Saving Lives? And Why Ozempic Costs 5X More in America | Ep.05

Robot Dogs Saving Lives? And Why Ozempic Costs 5X More in America | Ep.05 Rational Optimist Society

43 views - 1 year ago

Can AI Really Make Every Kid a Straight-A Student? | Ep.04

Can AI Really Make Every Kid a Straight-A Student? | Ep.04 Rational Optimist Society

27 views - 1 year ago

The American Dream is Alive and Nuclear Power Could Save the World | Ep. 03

The American Dream is Alive and Nuclear Power Could Save the World | Ep. 03 Rational Optimist Society

47 views - 1 year ago

Made in USA is Back, Biden's Internet Failure, & Climate Myths | Ep. 02

Made in USA is Back, Biden's Internet Failure, & Climate Myths | Ep. 02 Rational Optimist Society

50 views - 1 year ago

Why SpaceX Is Building the Future Faster Than You Think | Ep. 01

Why SpaceX Is Building the Future Faster Than You Think | Ep. 01 Rational Optimist Society

150 views - 1 year ago