Why has it become so difficult and expensive to build a better physical world? In their 2025 bestseller, Abundance, authors Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson argue that while we’ve mastered the digital world of "bits," we have allowed the physical world of "atoms" to stagnate under the weight of scarcity, regulation, and high costs.

Join the Austin Forum for an interactive online book discussion as they dive into this critical manifesto for 21st-century progress. They will explore the authors’ "Supply-Side" framework and discuss exactly how technology should be harnessed to solve our most persistent crises in housing, energy, transportation, and healthcare. Click here to learn more.