Derek Thompson On Meaning In Our Web World
Published: April 10, 2026
Duration: 36:35
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Derek Thompson is a long-time writer at The Atlantic. His books include Hit Makers, On Work, and Abundance, which he co-wrote with Ezra Klein. Derek also has an excellent substack and hosts a podcast called “Plain English.”
This episode was recorded on March 17. For two clips — on the impact of Abundance, and the difference between being alone and anti-social — head to our YouTube page.
Other topics: growing up near DC; theater his first love; the two of us tradi...