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Oshan Jarow

Oshan Jarow

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Oshan Jarow

    Heidi Williams is steering the science of innovation toward progress
    The 2023 Future Perfect 50

    The economist aims to kickstart the slumping rate of progress by reforming the science of science.

    By Oshan Jarow
    Priya Donti is harnessing AI to fight climate change
    The 2023 Future Perfect 50

    Donti is showing how machine learning can be a powerful ally to address the climate crisis.

    By Oshan Jarow
    Jesse Jenkins is figuring out how to electrify America’s power grid
    The 2023 Future Perfect 50

    Reaching net-zero emissions requires a historic overhaul of America’s infrastructure. Jenkins is mapping the way.

    By Oshan Jarow
    Robin Carhart-Harris studies psychedelics to understand the mind
    The 2023 Future Perfect 50

    Carhart-Harris shows how psychedelics can shed light on the nature of consciousness, and treat mental illness.

    By Oshan Jarow
    Robinson Meyer is demystifying what decarbonizing the economy really means
    The 2023 Future Perfect 50

    The Heatmap News cofounder wants to cover all of climate — not just science.

    By Oshan Jarow
    Sasha Gallant is making US foreign aid spending smarter
    The 2023 Future Perfect 50

    Leading USAID’s small social innovation fund, Gallant prioritizes evidence and evaluation.

    By Oshan Jarow
    Tamara Winter is helping to build a culture of progress
    The 2023 Future Perfect 50

    The Stripe Press commissioning editor is curating ideas for a more abundant future.

    By Oshan Jarow
    Future Perfect
    We’ve been fighting poverty all wrongWe’ve been fighting poverty all wrong
    Future Perfect

    The success of the expanded child tax credit shows why anti-poverty programs should be unconditional.

    By Oshan Jarow
    Future Perfect
    Psychedelics can have enormous benefits, but the risks shouldn’t be ignoredPsychedelics can have enormous benefits, but the risks shouldn’t be ignored
    Future Perfect

    As access grows, we need better research and education on bad trips.

    By Oshan Jarow
    Why stop at the four-day workweek?
    Future Perfect

    Companies are opting for shorter weeks. But without worker power, they’re just another employer perk.

    By Oshan Jarow