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Michael Magoon

Promoting an awareness and understanding of human material progress. How we got it, and how we can keep it going.

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    Promoting an awareness and understanding of human material progress and how to keep it going. Author of "From Poverty to Progress" book series. PhD Brown University and former professor. 20+ years in Digital Technology sector.

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