Environmental Scientist · Author · Technologist
A brighter future is within reach
Exploring how technological progress can solve humanity's greatest challenges and create a Stellar future.
Adam Dorr is an environmental social scientist, technology theorist, and author. As Director of Research at RethinkX, he leads analysis and forecasting of technology-driven disruptions in energy, transportation, food, and labor.
His work argues that the converging disruptions of the 21st century will not only solve our most pressing environmental challenges but also open the door to unprecedented human flourishing. Adam's work makes a data-driven case for optimism about our shared future.
Books
Optimism, Progress, and the Future of Environmentalism
Technology disruptions in energy, transportation, and food will enable us to solve climate change and our other environmental challenges. A data-driven antidote to despair.
Dispelling One of History's Truly Terrible Ideas
A rigorous dismantling of degrowth ideology, making the case that technology-driven abundance, not austerity, is the path to solving our greatest challenges.
A Novel
A captivating and awe-inspiring story that explores what it means to be a child and a parent, to have power and responsibility, and to retain one’s identity in the face of staggering technological change.
Research
RethinkX is an independent research organization that analyzes and forecasts technology-driven disruptions and their implications across society. Adam's research focuses on converging breakthroughs in solar, wind, batteries, autonomous transport, precision fermentation, and AI.
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For speaking engagements, media inquiries, or to discuss ideas about technology, progress, and the future of the environment.
adam@rethinkx.com