The Loud Room

Why we stopped asking about five-year plans

18/07/2026 ·53 min ·Transcript available

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Transcript

Every word, as recorded.

AndreasLet us begin with the thing you told me before we sat down.

GuestIt starts earlier than the story usually does.

AndreasWe called this one “Why we stopped asking about five-year plans” for a reason.

GuestThe title is the argument. Everything after it is evidence.

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AndreasWhat changed after that?

GuestSlowly, and then all at once. That is usually how it goes.

AndreasWe can end there. It does not get better than that line.

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