Abundance

Like Abundance, this book focuses on a supply-side vision for national growth, arguing for radical policy changes in housing, immigration, and infrastructure to ensure future prosperity. It shares the same data-driven, optimistic, and policy-oriented tone found in Klein and Thompson's work.

This book explores the fundamental tension between technological innovation (the Wizards) and conservationist restraint (the Prophets). It provides the historical and philosophical context for the 'abundance' versus 'scarcity' mindsets discussed by Klein and Thompson.

Pinker uses data to argue that human life is improving across nearly every metric, mirroring the 'abundance agenda's' focus on progress. Readers who enjoy the optimistic, evidence-based approach to solving global problems will find this highly resonant.

Smil provides a rigorous, unsentimental look at the material realities of energy, food production, and globalization. It complements Abundance by explaining the physical constraints and engineering requirements needed to build a world of plenty.

A cult classic in the 'progress studies' community, this book analyzes why technological advancement in energy and transport slowed down in the late 20th century. It shares the same fascination with overcoming stagnation that drives the Abundance narrative.

Booth explores how technological deflation could lead to a world of abundance if our economic systems are updated to handle it. It matches the forward-thinking, slightly contrarian economic perspective found in Thompson's essays.

Focusing specifically on the housing crisis, this book argues that zoning laws are the primary obstacle to abundance in our cities. It is a perfect deep-dive for readers interested in the specific policy 'bottlenecks' Klein often discusses.

This book proposes bold, unconventional market-based solutions to inequality and stagnation. It shares the same spirit of 'intellectual provocation' and desire for systemic redesign that characterizes the abundance agenda.

Lindsey provides a historical look at how post-war prosperity changed American culture and politics. It offers the necessary background for understanding how we reached our current moment of scarcity and what is required to move past it.

Focusing on AI and synthetic biology, Suleyman discusses the immense potential for abundance these technologies bring, alongside the 'containment' challenges they pose. It matches the urgency and high-stakes analysis of modern technological progress.