A Human-Centered Economy with Andrew Yang

A Human-Centered Economy with Andrew Yang

From Progression to Analog by Caitlin Begg

November 10, 2025 · 45 min · Season 4 · Episode 1

About this episode

Caitlin Begg and Andrew Yang discuss the concept of a human-centered economy and the implications of screen time and technology on society.

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 phones Online polarization Parents’ screen addiction affecting their children Three types of screen time AI’s impact on the workforce, especially repetitive cognitive work The idea of a human-centered economy What can we do as a society to prepare for the next 10, 20, 30, 40+ years? Forward Party Lesson that Yang learned from 2020 run that he applies to Noble Mobile Yang’s changing motivations over time Tips for a better relationship with your smartphone The 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!

People in this episode

Host: Caitlin Begg

Guest: Andrew Yang

Topics covered

  • human-centered economy
  • screen time
  • AI impact on workforce
  • online polarization
  • smartphone relationship
  • screen addiction

Keywords

  • Noble Mobile
  • human-centered economy
  • screen addiction
  • AI workforce
  • online polarization
  • smartphone tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Noble Mobile, Forward Party

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