Pulitzer Prize Finalist
Innovation, Industry & the Future of Freedom
Technological leadership isn’t just economic—it’s existential. Freedom depends on it.
Technological leadership isn’t just economic—it’s existential. Freedom depends on it.
At the heart of every enduring democracy lies a commitment to innovation. From the early steam engines to the birth of Silicon Valley, free societies have proven uniquely capable of transforming ideas into revolutionary technologies. Dr. Herman delves into how inventions, industrial breakthroughs, and government-sponsored R&D (like DARPA) reinforce not just economic prosperity, but the very foundations of liberty. In a world where AI, semiconductors, and clean energy define the new frontier, maintaining a competitive edge isn’t just about profit—it’s about safeguarding the principles that sustain free societies.
Promise and Perils
Exploring the promise and perils of artificial intelligence, from ethical considerations to global competitiveness.
Chips for Security
Why controlling the manufacturing and supply of critical technologies is central to a nation’s economic resilience and freedom.
Catalyzing Bold Ideas
Lessons from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) on harnessing creativity and risk-taking to stay at the cutting edge.
Next Global Battleground
How breakthroughs in clean energy, nuclear fusion, and resource management could reshape international power balances.
Why Democracies Innovate
A historical look at how free expression, open markets, and rule of law catalyze technological and industrial revolutions.
Key to Capitalism
The importance of legal frameworks, intellectual property rights, and open competition in driving sustained innovation.
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