Adam Omary

Adam Omary is a Research Fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity. He earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University. Subscribe to his Substack, Psychology of Progress.

The Human Progress Podcast | Ep. 72

Chris Ferguson: The Misdiagnosis of American Mental Health

Psychologist Chris Ferguson joins Adam Omary to discuss American mental health, cognitive biases, and the dangers of narrative overreach.

Adam Omary — Jan 9, 2026

Blog Post | Cost of Material Goods

How a Century of Progress Changed Christmas

Why O. Henry would be shocked by holiday giving in 2025.

Adam Omary — Dec 24, 2025

Blog Post | Culture & Tolerance

The Psychology of Moral Progress

Our competing moral assumptions are instinctual, but not arbitrary.

Adam Omary — Dec 16, 2025

Blog Post | Human Development

A Feast of Human Progress and Abundance

Let’s give thanks for how far we’ve come since the time of the Pilgrims.

Adam Omary — Nov 26, 2025

Blog Post | Culture & Tolerance

What You Need to Know About Humans to Advance Human Progress

Neither nature nor nurture can be ignored.

Adam Omary — Oct 31, 2025