Why Our Economic Intuitions Are Often Wrong
Such tendencies stem from our evolutionary psychology.
Adam Omary
Psychiatric Overdiagnosis: The Price of Prosperity?
Abundance, loose criteria, and perverse healthcare incentives turned normal struggles into a diagnosable epidemic.
Blog Post | Health & Demographics
The Myth of the “Autism Epidemic”
Most new cases reflect mild or no significant impairment. Moderate and severe cases have declined.
Blog Post | Cost of Material Goods
Romance Costs Less Than It Used To
The time required to buy chocolate and flowers has fallen dramatically.
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.
Blog Post | Cost of Material Goods
How a Century of Progress Changed Christmas
Why O. Henry would be shocked by holiday giving in 2025.
Blog Post | Culture & Tolerance
The Psychology of Moral Progress
Our competing moral assumptions are instinctual, but not arbitrary.
A Feast of Human Progress and Abundance
Let’s give thanks for how far we’ve come since the time of the Pilgrims.