Practical Progress

Jared Waxman
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Welcome to Practical Progress, where we explore how technology and common sense can solve some of the world's most persistent problems. From governance and healthcare to everyday challenges, we dive into practical, real-world fixes that anyone can understand. Join us as we break down complex issues, uncover innovative solutions, and show how simple ideas can make a big impact. Whether you're passionate about tech, social change, or just love a good problem-solving discussion, this podcast is for you.

Episodes

  1. 12/13/2025

    The Coordination Gap

    We’re better at creating global risks than coordinating to stop them. This episode introduces the idea of civilizational coordination failure—the systemic forces that make long-term collective action so hard, even when the stakes are existential. A clear-eyed look at why awareness isn’t enough, and why coordination itself may be the real bottleneck.

    16 min
  2. Can a checklist save your life?

    09/23/2024

    Can a checklist save your life?

    In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into why relying solely on your annual physical isn't enough to optimize your health. We explore the power of checklists in healthcare and introduce a revolutionary personalized screening checklist that could add years to your life. The limitations of the current healthcare system and why you need to be proactive How misalignment of interests, lack of patient education, and shortcomings in electronic health records affect your care The complexity of health screenings and why a personalized approach is crucial Overcoming psychological barriers to health screenings Introducing a comprehensive, personalized screening checklist app (https://www.healthscreeningtracker.com) The potential of cutting-edge screening technologies like multi-cancer blood tests Join us as we empower you to take control of your health journey and potentially extend your life expectancy through informed, proactive health management.

    7 min
  • 2 Episodes

About

Welcome to Practical Progress, where we explore how technology and common sense can solve some of the world's most persistent problems. From governance and healthcare to everyday challenges, we dive into practical, real-world fixes that anyone can understand. Join us as we break down complex issues, uncover innovative solutions, and show how simple ideas can make a big impact. Whether you're passionate about tech, social change, or just love a good problem-solving discussion, this podcast is for you.

Information

  • Creator
    Jared Waxman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jared Waxman
  • Show Website
    Practical Progress