Derek Thompson, a staff writer at The Atlantic (see here) and the host of the “Plain English” podcast (here), has assembled an eclectic group of scientists, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and artists to exchange ideas on a wide variety of topics at a day-long “Progress Summit” in Los Angeles, California on 12/13. I will be attending in person and will report back in the next day or two. In the meantime, pictured below is the first part of the agenda as well as the conference logo. (FYI: The full agenda is available here, and there is also a virtual attendance option.)