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Progressives often claim a monopoly on the idea of progress—but conservatives have their own rich theory of innovation and change. This episode explores Edmund Burke’s case for cautious reform, Hayek’s discovery procedure through price signals, and Oakeshott’s concept of “intimation.” We examine how the Industrial Revolution emerged from piecemeal tinkering, why the Soviet Union’s central planning failed, and what Chesterton’s fence teaches us about respecting accumulated knowledge. A deep dive into what progress looks like through a conservative lens.