A Human-Centered Economy with Andrew Yang
10 November 2025

A Human-Centered Economy with Andrew Yang

Progression to Analog

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To kick off the fourth season of Progression to Analog, Andrew Yang and I discuss his new company Noble Mobile - a mobile carrier which pays you to use your phone less.

We also discuss:

    What motivated Yang to encourage people to spend less time on their phonesOnline polarizationParents’ screen addiction affecting their children Three types of screen timeAI’s impact on the workforce, especially repetitive cognitive workThe idea of a human-centered economyWhat can we do as a society to prepare for the next 10, 20, 30, 40+ years?Forward PartyLesson that Yang learned from 2020 run that he applies to Noble MobileYang’s changing motivations over time Tips for a better relationship with your smartphoneThe Situationist dérive

...and more!

Andrew and I first met at his first ⁠Offline Party in September - check out the site for upcoming events. New episodes of Progression to Analog Mondays!