In September 2016, Thrive posted a glowing article that showcases Connectography, a book by global scholar Parag Khanna. Connectography represents core values to Thrive as it attempts to establish its place in the new global economic system.

Who is Khanna and why would Americans care?

In January 2017, Khanna released his latest book, Technocracy in America,  which states that democracy is broken and the antidote is Technocracy. Khanna's radical plan includes abolishing the Senate, turning the Constitution over to the Supreme Court, and establishing a 7-person co-Presidency.