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Progress and Optimism: Chelsea Follett and Victor Perton in Conversation

Progress and Optimism: Chelsea Follett and Victor Perton in Conversation

Update: 2024-11-16
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In this episode of The Optimism Man, host Victor Perton welcomes Chelsea Follett, Managing Editor of HumanProgress.org, a project of the Cato Institute that provides open data on long-term global improvements in well-being. Chelsea is also the author of Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World, a book that celebrates cities that have driven humanity forward through innovation, resilience, and optimism.

Chelsea and Victor discuss how an optimistic, fact-based view of progress can empower individuals and leaders alike. From advancements in public health and environmental sustainability to the power of cities as hubs of progress, Chelsea shares insights that align with The Optimism Principle—the belief that optimism holds the answers to life’s most pressing challenges. Together, they explore how optimism, backed by data and historical examples, can be a catalyst for ongoing innovation and societal improvement.

Join us for a conversation that reveals how optimism, grounded in progress, can be the inspiration for positive action and a brighter future.
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Progress and Optimism: Chelsea Follett and Victor Perton in Conversation

Progress and Optimism: Chelsea Follett and Victor Perton in Conversation