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In this thought-provoking episode of The Great Tech Game Podcast, host Anirudh Suri welcomes Nobel Laureate and renowned economist Angus Deaton. They dive deep into the challenges facing the American economy, focusing on inequality, the impacts of opioid epidemics, the decline of trade unions, and the role of globalization. Angus shares insights from his latest book "Economics in America," discusses the implications of current economic policies, and expresses concerns over the future of capitalism and global warming. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in the intersection of technology, economics, geopolitics, and the direction of international affairs.About Angus:Sir Angus Stewart Deaton FBA (born October 19, 1945) is a British-American economist and academic. He is a Senior Scholar and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Professor of Economics and International Affairs Emeritus at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, as well as the Economics Department at Princeton University. Deaton's research primarily explores issues related to poverty, inequality, health, wellbeing, and economic development.In 2015, he received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare.00:00 Introduction
01:32 Introducing Professor Angus Deaton
03:14 Challenging GDP Growth as the Sole Metric
04:39 Economics in America: A Broader Perspective
06:00 The Role of Economists in Today's Challenges
06:26 Historical Perspectives on Economics and Well-being
09:13 Deaths of Despair: The Human Cost of Economic Growth
09:56 The Efficiency Obsession and Its Origins
22:31 The Future of Capitalism and Inequality
30:27 Geopolitics and Domestic Politics: A New Dynamic
35:49 The Decline of Trade Unions and Worker Power
38:40 Introduction to Global Inequality
38:54 The Great Divergence and Its Impact
40:04 What Causes Nations to Succeed or Fail?
41:07 The Role of Technology in Economic Growth
49:29 Educational Inequality in America
50:20 Pockets of Optimism in the World
54:19 Reordering the International Economic Order
01:00:19 Migration and Its Complexities
01:08:23 Book Recommendations and Final ThoughtsBook Links:Anirudh Suri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38MyAngus Deaton- Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism: https://amzn.in/d/0KgBhxj- GREAT ESCAPE: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality: https://amzn.in/d/bG293xY- Economics in America: An Immigrant Economist Explores the Land of Inequality: https://amzn.in/d/3XMsR9vFollow Anirudh here:X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.inWebsite: [www.anirudhsuri.com](http://www.anirudhsuri.com/)Book and Podcast: [www.greattechgame.com](http://www.greattechgame.com/)[Global Economy, International Trade, Economic Policy, World Order, Geopolitics, International Relations, Economic Development, Global Economic Governance, Bretton Woods Institutions, IMF World Bank, Economic Power Dynamics, Globalization Trends, Economic Systems, Multilateral Organizations, Trade Agreements, Economic Inequality, Global Financial Stability, Foreign Aid, Economic Institutions, Global Economic Diplomacy.]
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In this episode of the Great Tech Game podcast, the host Anirudh Suri engages in an in-depth conversation with Professor Gary Gerstle, they discuss the formation and dissolution of political orders, focusing on the New Deal and neoliberal orders, and explore how current global dynamics, particularly the rise of China and India, impact the U.S. political landscape. They delve into the potential shift of the U.S. towards a more state-driven model, the challenges of authoritarianism, and what the future holds for globalization, migration, and class conflict. The discussion also covers the evolving relationship between states and corporations, the populist revolt against cosmopolitanism, Political Order, and the complexities of managing global tech giants. Professor Gerstle provides an analytical framework for understanding these transitions, drawing from his extensive work on political economy and history.00:00 Exploring the New Political Order Amidst US-China Rivalry01:20 Introducing Professor Gary Gerstle and His Work04:18 The Concept of Political Order: A Deep Dive14:31 The Impact of Global Events on Political Orders22:40 The Rise of China and India: Shaping the Global Economy24:35 The Pendulum of American Political Orders34:37 US-China Rivalry: A New Era of State-Driven Models?40:18 Exploring the Thin Line Between Strong States and Authoritarianism42:09 The Role of Judiciary and Constitution in Preventing Authoritarianism44:48 State-Corporation Dynamics: A Tug of War46:36 Global Governance vs. Corporate Power: The Challenge of Tech Giants49:50 Neo-Feudalism and the Future of Global Order51:53 Digital Colonialism and the Future of Global Corporations54:58 The Pendulum Analogy and the Future of Global Politics57:02 Envisioning the Future World Order: Multipolarity and Its Challenges01:02:17 The Future of Class Conflict and Cultural Shifts01:08:57 Navigating the Complex Transition: Advice for LeadersAbout Gary GerstleGary Gerstle arrived in Cambridge in 2014 after a three-decade career in the United States, most recently at Vanderbilt University where he was James G. Stahlman Professor of American History. He is currently Paul Mellon Professor of American History Emeritus, Paul Mellon Director of Research in American History, and Fellow of Sidney Sussex College. He is a historian of the twentieth century, with substantial interests in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. He received his BA from Brown University and his MA and PhD from Harvard University. He is a Fellow of the British Academy and of the Royal Historical Society.Follow Anirudh here:X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.inWebsite: [www.anirudhsuri.com](http://www.anirudhsuri.com/)Book and Podcast: [www.greattechgame.com](http://www.greattechgame.com/)Book Links:Anirudh Suri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My
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The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order: America and the World in the Free Market Era: https://amzn.in/d/euA2Tq5
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In an insightful conversation, Bhaskar Chakravorti and Anirudh discuss the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and the digital economy on global growth and India's future. Exploring the transformative capabilities of AI in various sectors such as healthcare, education, and agriculture, they highlight its potential in driving competitiveness, economic growth, and job creation at an unprecedented rate. Special attention is given to the challenges and opportunities India faces in leveraging AI for societal benefits, including the importance of public and private sector collaboration, digital competitiveness, and the strategic approach towards AI innovation for a broad-based, inclusive digital transformation. The conversation also emphasizes the necessity of understanding the digital economy through tools like the Digital Evolution Index and the success of India's digital public infrastructure as a foundation for future advancements.00:00 The AI Revolution and Its Economic Impact00:18 Exploring the Digital Economy's Growth and Challenges01:43 The Great Tech Game Podcast Introduction03:07 Digital Economy: Definitions, Measurements, and Future19:02 Digital Competitiveness and the Evolution Index40:44 Bridging Digital Divides: Gender, Urban, and Rural Gaps41:28 Smartphone Revolution in Indian Agriculture44:37 The Power of AI in Transforming Economies45:58 Global AI Competitiveness and the TRAIN Scorecard54:32 The Future of AI: Opportunities and Challenges01:07:23 AI's Missed Opportunities and Future Potential01:10:58 India's Strategic Approach to AI and Digital Infrastructure01:16:48 Final Thoughts and RecommendationsWebsite: https://digitalplanet.tufts.edu/About Bhaskar ChakravortiBhaskar Chakravorti is the Dean of Global Business at The Fletcher School at Tufts University – America’s oldest exclusively graduate school of global affairs — the founding Executive Director of Fletcher’s Institute for Business in the Global Context and founder and chair of Digital Planet, one of Fletcher’s flagship research programs that studies the impact of technology on lives and livelihoods around the world.Follow Anirudh here:X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.inWebsite: [www.anirudhsuri.com](http://www.anirudhsuri.com/)Book and Podcast: [www.greattechgame.com](http://www.greattechgame.com/)Book Links:
**Slow Pace of Fast Change: Bringing Innovations to Market in a Connected World:** https://amzn.in/d/21vtMLb
Anirudh Suri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My#GenerativeAI, #DigitalEconomy, #AICompetitiveness, #TechInnovation, #DigitalIndia, #GlobalTech, #AIForGood, #FutureOfWork, #DigitalTransformation, #TechPolicy, #DigitalLiteracy, #SustainableTech, #AIethics, #DigitalInfrastructure, #EconomicGrowth, #TechEducation, #AIApplications, #TechSolutions, #DigitalDivide, #InnovationEcosystem
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Hosted by Anirudh with Anu Bradford, this episode of the Great Tech Game podcast delves into the intricate landscape of technology, geopolitics, and regulation. Bradford, a renowned scholar at Columbia Law School and author of crucial works like 'The Brussels Effect' and 'Digital Empires', explores the overwhelming power of tech companies and their consequential failure to govern responsibly. The conversation spans the divergent digital regulation models of the US, China, and the European Union, reflecting on their ideological, cultural, and political bases. Bradford and Anirudh discuss the dynamic evolution of tech regulation, the enduring geopolitical tensions in the US-China tech war, additionally, they assess India's unique digital public infrastructure approach, suggested as a distinct, hybrid model from the major 'digital empires'.
Anu H. Bradford, formerly known as Anu Piilola, was born in 1975 and is recognized as a Finnish-American author, law professor, and authority in international trade law. Her accolades include being appointed as the Henry L. Moses Distinguished Professor of Law and International Organization at Columbia Law School in 2014. Bradford is best known for her acclaimed work, "The Brussels Effect: How the European Union Rules the World.”
About Anu: https://www.law.columbia.edu/faculty/anu-bradford
Chapters
00:00 The Power and Responsibility of Tech Giants01:36 Introducing the Great Tech Game Podcast01:54 Spotlight on Professor Anu Bradford and Her Work03:01 Exploring the Concept of Digital Empires06:44 The Evolving Landscape of Tech Regulation17:50 India's Digital Public Infrastructure: A New Model?23:40 The Complex Dance of States, Tech Firms, and Regulation26:42 Navigating the Geopolitical Tech Terrain36:10 Predicting the Future of Digital Empires36:37 The Inevitability of Coexistence Amidst Tensions37:43 US-EU Tech Policy Alignment and Challenges39:57 EU's Tech Strategy Amidst Geopolitical Shifts42:14 Europe's Path to Innovation and Regulatory Balance44:39 The Role of Talent and Innovation in Europe's Tech Future47:50 Assessing Europe's Progress Towards Innovation51:52 AI's Role in the Future of Tech and International Collaboration58:39 The Philosophical Battles Shaping the Digital World01:04:31 Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations
Books by Anu
Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology : https://amzn.in/d/dKo9SIb
The Brussels Effect: How the European Union Rules the World :https://amzn.in/d/iIR3GIB
Follow Anirudh here:
X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.inWebsite: www.anirudhsuri.comBook and Podcast: www.greattechgame.com
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Anirudh Suri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My
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This episode of the 'Great Tech Game' podcast features a discussion with Professor Abe Newman, a prominent figure at Georgetown University and the co-head of the Mortara Center for International Studies. Professor Newman is also the author of 'The Underground Empire,' a book examining how the U.S. has harnessed the global economy as a tool for weaponized interdependence. The conversation delves into the evolving dynamics of geopolitics, technology, and the economy, addressing how countries, particularly the U.S., have leveraged economic networks and infrastructure as means of coercion and surveillance. Notable topics include the role of companies like SWIFT, TSMC, and Huawei as participants in global economic strategies, the historical precedents of using economic networks for geopolitical ends, and the challenges posed by the entanglement of rivalry and interdependence in current international relations. The discussion underscores the need for a more nuanced economic security state capable of managing the existing interplay between security and economics, while suggesting a trend towards a potentially multipolar world order.About Abraham Newman:Abraham L. Newman, born in 1973, is an American political scientist and professor at Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and Government Department. He also serves as the Director of the Mortara Center for International Studies. Newman's research is dedicated to examining how economic interdependence and globalization have reshaped the landscape of international politics. His insightful contributions have been featured in esteemed publications including the Financial Times, Foreign Affairs, and The New York Times.00:00 The Power Dynamics of Global Markets01:27 Introducing Professor Abe Newman and The Underground Empire02:53 Unveiling the Underground Empire: How the U.S. Weaponizes the Global Economy04:51 Historical Context: From Telegraph Cables to Today's Global Networks15:09 Weaponized Interdependence: The New Geopolitical Leverage24:32 The Challenges of Building Alternatives to U.S. Dominance33:21 Europe's Struggle in the Global Tech Arena34:04 The Future of AI: A New Frontier for Dependency and Power35:34 The Impact of Brexit on the UK's AI Ecosystem35:59 US-China Rivalry: The Weaponization of AI and Economic Tools37:26 The Sustainability of US Economic Dominance44:48 The Role of Private Companies in Geopolitical Strategies45:30 Markets as Battlefields: The New Geo-Economic Landscape01:03:28 The Future of Global Order: Navigating Rivalry and Interdependence01:08:06 Concluding Thoughts and RecommendationsTo know more about Abraham Newmanhttps://gufaculty360.georgetown.edu/s/contact/00336000014RcmSAAS/abraham-newman**Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy** : https://amzn.in/d/0nvHq4t**The Uses and Abuses of Weaponized Interdependence:** https://amzn.in/d/0ioTh1n**Of Privacy and Power: The Transatlantic Struggle over Freedom and Security :** https://amzn.in/d/ferpltm**Voluntary Disruptions: International Soft Law, Finance, and Power (Transformations in Governance)** : https://amzn.in/d/0rsuGgn**Protectors of Privacy: Regulating Personal Data in the Global Economy :** https://amzn.in/d/fZtnXrFFollow Anirudh here:X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.inWebsite: [www.anirudhsuri.com](http://www.anirudhsuri.com/)Book and Podcast: [www.greattechgame.com](http://www.greattechgame.com/)Anirudh Suri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My
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Tune in to The Great Tech Game Podcast as host Anirudh Suri and guest Sebastian Mallaby unravel the intricate dynamics of capital's rise to power in the modern world. From colorful characters in capitalism's history to parallels between historic adventure capitalism and today's venture capitalism, they explore it all. Dive into the tug of war between financiers and governments, analyze the evolution of hedge funds and venture capital, and ponder the globalization of the VC industry. Are we witnessing a shift from Wall Street to Silicon Valley? Will rising inequality lead to global conflict? Join the conversation on the future of AI, competition versus monopolies, and the geopolitical risks of a multipolar world. Don't miss out on this insightful exploration of the forces shaping our world today.---Sebastian Christopher Peter Mallaby, born in May 1964, is a prominent English journalist and author renowned for his expertise in international economics. Currently serving as the Paul A. Volcker senior fellow for international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), Mallaby also contributes as a columnist to The Washington Post. With a diverse portfolio, he has previously held positions such as contributing editor at the Financial Times and columnist/editorial board member at The Washington Post.Mallaby's insightful analyses and commentaries have graced prestigious publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Atlantic Monthly. Notably, his 2012 essay in Foreign Affairs tackled the intricate subject of China's currency future. Among his notable literary contributions are "The Man Who Knew" (2016), "More Money Than God" (2010), and "The World's Banker" (2004), solidifying his reputation as a leading authority in the field of economics and global finance.---**Chapters:**Introduction - 0:00How did capital become such a powerful force in the world? - 4:15Colourful characters in capitalism - 7:28Parallels between 16th century Adventure Capitalism and today’s Venture capitalism - 9:08Tug of War between Financiers and Governments - 11:56Regulation of Finance and Tech: Parallels and Distinctions - 16:23Rise of the Hedge Fund Industry - 18:55Rise of the VC Industry - 21:35Why VC firms and Hedge Funds haven't been subsumed by Large Banks? - 23:56Globalisation of the VC industry? Unipolar or Multipolar VC World? - 26:33Duopoly of Tech and Capital: The Two Most Powerful Forces in the World Today - 36:21IS Power Shifting From Wall St to Silicon Valley? - 38:36Inequality and Capitalism - The Battle between Capital and Labour - 39:35Will Rising Inequality Lead to another World War? Or Populism? - 46:09Will AI cause greater divergence between Nations? The second great Divergence? - 48: 52Microsoft Taking Over Apple, in AI? - 52:04Competition or Monopolies - How will the AI Industry Shape Up? - 53:26Which Countries are the Major Emerging Powers? - 55:40Bipolar world or Multipolar World? - 57:35Key Geopolitical Risks of a Multipolar World - 59:13Sebastian’s Recommendations - Books and Podcast Guests - 1:02:55**Books** Sebastian:**The Power Law: Venture Capital and the Making of the New Future** - https://amzn.eu/d/0N1LYKo**More Money than God** - https://amzn.eu/d/goWCmMg**The Man Who Knew: The Life & Times of Alan Greenspan -** https://amzn.eu/d/7U4ZzSe**The World's Banker: A Story of Failed States -** https://amzn.eu/d/0oXfFoxAnirudh:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : [amzn.eu/d/1Su38My](http://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My)Follow Anirudh here:X: @anirudhsuriYoutube: @anirudh_suriLinkedin: @anirudhsuri/Instagram: @anirudh_suriFacebook: @AnirudhSuri.inWebsite: http://www.anirudhsuri.com/Book and Podcast: http://www.greattechgame.com/)#CapitalDynamics, #VentureCapital, #FinanceEvolution, #GlobalizationTrends, #WallStreetvsSiliconValley, #InequalityDebate, #AIandFuture, #CompetitionVsMonopoly, #GeopoliticalRisks, #ShapingOurWorld
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In this comprehensive episode of the Great Tech Game podcast, Anirudh Suri and guest, George Lee, delve into the convergence of technology, geopolitics, business, and innovation through the lens of the emerging generative AI revolution. They discuss the current landscape of global AI competition, highlighting the US's early lead, China's formidable presence, and the potential contributions of other nations, including India's open data approach. Lee, from his executive position at Goldman Sachs and extensive academic and professional background, shares insights on the formation of the Applied Innovation Group, aimed at driving thought leadership and innovation within the firm, motivated by the seismic shifts in geopolitics and technology. The conversation also explores the geopolitical 'AI swing states,' the influence of open vs. closed source AI models, and the historical parallels that might help predict the future of AI's impact on business models and economic growth. Throughout, they underscore the necessity of conscious technology development that augments human potential and fosters equitable growth, while also considering the implications of AI on job market dynamics, the importance of broad AI adoption, and strategies nations might employ during these formative 'Inter AI years' to secure their place in the future AI-driven world.About George Lee: https://www.goldmansachs.com/about-us/people-and-leadership/leadership/management-committee/george-lee.html01:00 Introduction02:47 The Role of Applied Innovation Group04:09 The Intersection of Technology, Geopolitics, and Business04:49 The Geopolitics of AI06:51 The Global AI Competition09:14 The Role of Different Countries in AI Development21:42 The Future of AI: Open Source vs Closed Source28:59 Understanding AI as an Operating System or Application30:34 The Concept of Swing States in AI Competition31:26 Understanding Geopolitical Swing States32:03 The Rise of China and its Global Impact34:05 The Concept of AI Swing States35:03 The Role of Innovation Blocks in Geopolitics38:15 AI and Economic Growth: A Macro Perspective38:45 The Impact of AI on Economic Output and Growth47:07 The Interplay of AI, Capital, and Talent55:03 The Concept of Inter AI Years and its Opportunities56:56 The Risks and Opportunities for Businesses in the AI Era58:49 The Future of AI: A Discussion on Adoption and DemocratizationFollow Anirudh here:X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.inWebsite: [www.anirudhsuri.com](http://www.anirudhsuri.com/)Book and Podcast: [www.greattechgame.com](http://www.greattechgame.com/)Book Links:Anirudh Suri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My
#ArtificialIntelligence,#AIstrategy,#GenerativeAI,#Geopolitics,#GlobalAICompetition,#OpenSourceAI,#EconomicGrowth,#TechInnovation,#InterAIyears,#AIadoption
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In this episode of the Great Tech Game podcast, Anirudh Suri talks to Prof. Helen Thompson, one of the leading experts on geopolitics and political economy. They discuss how the geopolitics is likely to shape the outcomes of national elections in 2024 (and vice versa), the worrying trends around populism, nativism and nationalism, and how climate and energy transitions are shaping the global order and the future of international relations.Prof. Thompson shares invaluable insights on key global topics. From the potential impact of the 2024 US presidential election on global power dynamics to the intricate interplay between domestic politics and foreign policy in major nations like the US and China, we delve deep into the forces shaping our world. Discover how Middle East dynamics, populism, and nationalism are reshaping political discourse worldwide, and gain a nuanced understanding of the evolution of these ideologies in the 21st century compared to their 20th-century counterparts. Drawing parallels between leaders like Trump and Julius Caesar and exploring the complex relationships between technological supremacy, energy security, and the transition to renewable energy, this discussion offers a comprehensive view of today's geopolitical landscape. From China's potential leadership in climate transition to Europe's uncertain future amidst Brexit and the rise of populism, we explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on the geopolitical forces shaping our world's future. Subscribe now for more insightful content!**Helen Thompson** is an English academic who teaches politics at Cambridge University, where she is a professor of political economy and a fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, where she is also Director of Studies.She has been working in Cambridge since 1994 and is currently a member of the Department of Politics and International Studies. One of her recent research interests is the aftermath of the 2008 Financial crisis.
Chapters:00:00 Highlights 01:15 Introduction02:27 Impact of 2024 Election Outcomes on Geopolitics10:04 The Influence of Nationalism and Populism in Politics23:35 The Intersection of Energy, Technology, and Geopolitics34:40 The Future of Energy and Geopolitics39:36 The Importance of Climate Tech Mastery40:00 Historical Perspective on Resource Control41:52 The Role of Technology in Resource Extraction43:13 Geopolitics of Metals vs Oil & Gas 44:06 Future of Oil Producing Nations47:58 Similarities between Data and Metals 48:42 Bigger geopolitical forces at play in the Middle East 01:00:31 Europe's Future: The Big Picture 01:06:36 Africa: The New Scramble for its Resources 01:10:43 Helen Thompson's Book and Podcast Recommendations Book Links:#AnirudhSuri:**The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri:** [amzn.eu/d/1Su38My](http://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My)#HelenThompson**Disorder: Hard Times in the 21st Century**: https://amzn.eu/d/72bIz8J#climate #energy #geopolitics #disorder #oil #climatetech #climatetransition #europe #us #china #africa #middleeast #iran #russia #houthis #redsea #rareearths #lithium #cobalt #nickel #Electricvehicles #domesticpolitics #populism #donaldtrump #biden #nationalism #nativism
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In this in-depth discussion on the Great Tech Game podcast, Paul Scharre fshares interesting insights on the state of global competition in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The conversation revolves around the four key battlegrounds of AI – data, computing hardware (or computer chips), human talent and institutions. They also touch upon the role of various countries such as the US, China, and India in this competition, as well as the need for global AI governance. Paul Scharre, the Executive Vice President and Director of Studies at CNAS. He's a distinguished author, receiving accolades for his book "Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence." His groundbreaking work, "Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War," not only clinched the 2019 Colby Award but also made it to Bill Gates' top five books of 2018. Recognized by TIME magazine in 2023 as one of the "100 most influential people in AI," Scharre's expertise offers a deep dive into understanding modern warfare. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation!As always, watch, share and subscribe!Chapters:00:00 Intro00:48 The Potential of India in the AI Competition01:10 The Great Tech Game Podcast Introduction01:54 Discussion on the Book 'The Four Battlegrounds'05:52 The Importance of Data in AI11:42 The Significance of Computing Power in AI20:10 The Role of Other Nations in the AI Race28:52 The Importance of Capital and Ideas in AI37:44 Is Global Governance of AI possible?39:22 Paul's book and podcast guest recommendationsBook Links:#AnirudhSuri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : amzn.eu/d/1Su38My#PaulScharre:Four Battlegrounds - Power In The A: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence : https://amzn.eu/d/1GnHu2iArmy of None – Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War : https://amzn.eu/d/b8wFXQn#artificial intelligence #technology #competition #data #computing #hardware #talent #institutions #research #China #United States #India #global governance #capital #startupecosystem #geopolitics
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Chris Miller, author of Chip War (FT Business Book of the Year 2022), joins host Anirudh Suri to discuss the geopolitics of the global semi-conductor industry and the national strategies being adopted by countries like the US, China, EU (France, Germany and Netherlands), Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and India. They also explore the role of universities, government policies, and business investment in shaping the global semiconductor landscape. Key questions that Chris and Anirudh delve into: What will it take for nations to succeed in the Chip War? How can nations start to build their competitive advantage? What are the gaps in the current approaches being adopted by governments? What are the national strategies being adopted by the key players - the US, China, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, S. Korea and India? What should India's game plan focus on? How will geopolitics shape the chip industry in the coming years? Will the US' export controls against China be effective, or will they backfire? As always, watch, share and subscribe!Chapters:00:00 - Introduction 01:36 - Understanding the Importance of the Semiconductor Industry02:20 - Key Elements of National Strategies in the Chip War05:53 - Are Governments Getting It Right? 10:47 - Balancing Research, Academia and Private Businesses' Role in the Chip Industry14:20 - The Current Strategies: US, China, Europe, and East Asia16:21 - Will US’ Strategy of Export Controls on Chips Against China Work?18:16 - China’s Strategy: How Will It Respond?20:52 - Will China’s Rare Earth Reserves Be an Effective Defence?23:19 - Europe’s Strategy (incl. France / Germany / Netherlands)26:30 - East Asian Nations’ Strategies (Japan / Korea and Taiwan)28:26 - India’s (Re-)Entry into the Global Semiconductor Ecosystem31:20 - India: A Leader in Chip Design33:23 - India benefitting from Geopolitics and Macro-Trends?34:59 - How Should India Spend Its R&D Dollars?37:38 - Should India Build Specialised Fabs?40:18 - Geopolitics and Future of Chip Industry42:30 - Conclusion Book Links:#AnirudhSuri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri ://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My#ChrisMiller:Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology: https://amzn.eu/d/6PHcvPgThe Struggle to Save the Soviet Economy: https://amzn.eu/d/17fTXv7Putinomics: Power and Money in Resurgent Russia: https://amzn.eu/d/f1Vfg7wWe Shall Be Masters: Russian Pivots to East Asia from Peter the Great to Putin: https://amzn.eu/d/dAnWZbP#ChipWar #US #China #India #Taiwan #Korea #Japan #France #Germany #Netherlands #semiconductor industry #gameplan #supplychain #competitiveadvantage #nationalstrategy #chipdesign #chipmanufacturing #fabs #fablessdesign #ChipsAct #exportcontrols #rareearth #nvidia #asml #samsung #tsmc #mediatek #geopolitics #technology #AnirudhSuri #ChrisMiller #TheGreatTechGame #TheGreatTechGamePodcast
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Renowned British journalist and prominent European futurist, Hamish McRae joins host Anirudh Suri as they delve into what the world will look like in 2050, by also examining how history has played out over the last few centuries. This fascinating, big picture discussion revolves around the rapid evolution of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, and its potential impact on the world economies up to 2050, with a focus on countries like the U.S., China, and India. The discussion extends to the dynamics of global geopolitics, including underlying power shifts and possible future U.S. relations with Russia and China. McRae highlights the significant growth of India's services industry and the emergence of middle classes, discussing the importance of shifting global mindsets towards a multipolar world. The conversation also stresses the importance of recognizing and respecting the cultural histories of nations, and celebrating shared economic wins, rather than striving for a singular 'global winner'.#GlobalPolitics #Technology #Geopolitics #ArtificialIntelligence #HamishMcRae #AnirudhSuri #TheGreatTechGame #TheWorldin2050 #India #China #UnitedStates
*Book Links:*#AnirudhSuri:*The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri :* https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My#HamishMcRae:*The World in 2050: How to Think About the Future:* https://amzn.eu/d/dJQiDvY*Capital City: London as a Financial Centre:* https://amzn.eu/d/au3KYET*What Works: Success in Stressful Times:* https://amzn.eu/d/hyRTPyE*The World in 2020: Power, Culture and Prosperity:* https://amzn.eu/d/flk7dkt*About Hamish:*Hamish McRae is a principle commentator for The Independent and The Independent on Sunday, and associate editor of The Independent. He is author of The World in 2020, which has been translated into more than a dozen languages. He also co-wrote Capital City: London as A Financial Centre with his wife, Frances Cairncrosse, and broadcasts regularly on the BBC.More information and many of Immerwahr's writings are available at his website : https://hamishmcrae.co.uk/*Follow Anirudh here:*X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.inWebsite: [www.anirudhsuri.com](http://www.anirudhsuri.com/)Book and Podcast: [www.greattechgame.com](http://www.greattechgame.com/)As always, please do watch, subscribe and share!#TheGreatTechGamePodcast #TheGreatTechGame #geopolitics
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In this episode of #TheGreatTechGame podcast, host Anirudh Suri is joined by Prof. Daniel Immerwahr to discuss the geopolitics of empires. From America to Meta, empires, old and new, have often learnt from previous empires, yet incorporated new characteristics and narratives to justify their existence with the times.What did the US learn from the empires that came before it? Are tech firms also empires in hiding? Is data grab the new land grab? Who will win the tug of war between states and tech firms? How is technology shaping geopolitics today? And are we still really prisoners of geography?Chapters:01:06 - welcome, and intro abt geopolitics and empires02:47 - the US Empire: what did it learn from its predecessor empires, esp the British?05:47 - How did the US justify its imperialist or expansionist tendencies? Civilizing mission.08:22 - Alfred McCoy, and the Post WWII Empire of the US11:07 - The US as an Indirect, Informal Empire?15:37 - Is the US imperial?17:17 - How will an emerging power like China envision its version of Empire? What lessons will it draw from the US Empire?19:17- what are the contours of power post 1945? The virtuous cycle of US economic, military and cultural power22:10 - The Case of the Telegraph Cables and the British All Red Network23:53 - The De-territorialization of Empire, and the US Pointillist Empire25:07 - The New Empires: The Tech Empires and parallels with East India Company27:02 - Data grab is the new land grab28:15 - Are tech Empires also empires in hiding?31:17 The History of Corporations vs States (The Ebb and Flow)33:07 - Who Will Win the Tug of war between State and Corporations? will the States Bat Last?34:52 - The hollowing out of the State (eg Nasa and space exploration)37:17 - The Private Armies of Big Tech Firms38:00 - An Unholy Nexus between Tech Firms and States?41:05 - Geopolitics : Are We Really Prisoners of Geography?44:50 - How is technology shaping geopolitics? 47:50 - The Two Wars that Changed Our View of Technology vs Geography in Geopolitics51:35 - The Element of Surprise in Military Strategy52:20 - The Re-Territorialization of Geopolitics, Despite The Impact of Technology 56:36 - Is Economics Driving Geopolitics or is Geopolitics Trumping Economics today?Are we Heading towards another Cold War?1:01:00 - Daniels book and podcast recommendations 1:02:15 - Closing Thoughts: Was the US playing the Great Tech Game well pre-WW2? How did it get its R&D strategy right?Book Links:Anirudh Suri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38MyDaniel Immerwahr:How to Hide an Empire: https://amzn.eu/d/hssq9QFFollow Anirudh here: X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.in Website: www.anirudhsuri.comBook and Podcast: www.greattechgame.com As always, please do watch, subscribe and share!#TheGreatTechGamePodcast
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Book Links:
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2. Hamilton's Blessing: The Extraordinary Life and Times of Our National Debt - https://amzn.eu/d/b4ZteY2
3. A Thread Across the Ocean: The Heroic Story of the Transatlantic Cable- https://amzn.eu/d/3tdG8Aq
4. The Great Game: The Emergence of Wall Street as a World Power: 1653-2000 - https://amzn.eu/d/gHy9wFu
John Gordon's Website:
http://www.johnsteelegordon.com/bio.html
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In this episode of The Great Tech Game podcast, host Anirudh Suri is joined by Phil Stern, professor of history at Duke University, to dive into the history of colonial corporations such as East India Company and what that might teach us about how the current tug of war between nation-states and big tech firms such as Apple and Google might play out.
Stern and Suri together delve into the history of joint stock corporations and trading empires of corporations such as East India Company and others. They explore how these joint stock corporations of the 17th and 18th centuries were critical in the rise of colonial empires, but eventually ran afoul of their patrons and political masters. They discuss how the attempt of the British Crown, for example, to regulate the activities of the East India Company played out, and what lessons that holds for today's attempt by countries like the US, India and Europe to regulate Big Tech firms.What are the parallels between the British empire and the US empire? How have corporations historically resisted regulation? What tools have they used? How have nation-states or governments leveraged their political power to rein in these private corporations? Will today's tech firms align with or evade geopolitical rivalries? Are we destined for a bi-polar world? What role will India play in these tech-driven geopolitical battles? These are some of the questions Stern and Suri grapple with in this episode.
Chapters:
01:18 - Intro ends
01:18 to 03:41 - A summary about what the entire discussion is going to be around
03:45 to 08:23 - Venture Colonialism
08:28 to 09:47 - What was different about the corporations formed around the 1600's?
09:48 to 11:43 - The early Joint Stock Corporations vs. Merchant guilds
11:44 to 13:43 - What are joint stocks and corporations?
13:44 to 17:13 - Competition between the European states
17:15 to 19:06 - Improvisation in Navigation Technology
19:08 to 24:12 - Deep diving into Joint Stock concept, and its implications for society
24:24 to 29:15 - The Tug of War between State and Pvt corporations
29:34 to 31:26 - Functions of the state vs corporations
31:37 to 33:44 - Institutional Innovations, regulating sovereign function
33:55 to 41:50 - Lessons for today: How can Nations regulate private corporations?
42:07 to 42:56 - Parallels with companies today
43:16 to 45:40 - Parallels between the British Empire and the US Empire today.
45:52 to 52:31 - Could the US govt ever take over Google or FB like the British Crown took over EIC?
52:35 to 56:22 - Formal vs informal empires; Oil Empires, Private Empires; The US Empire: A Private or Public Empire?
57:01 to 1:04:02 - Is today's US-China rivalry like the British-French rivalry of yesteryear? | Will today's tech firms align with or evade trends in geopolitical rivalries? |
The Case of India: Are we destined for a bipolar world, again?
1:04:06 - Closing remarks: Phil's book and podcast guest recommendations
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In Part 2 of this two-part episode of The Great Tech Game podcast, host Anirudh Suri is joined by Joel Mokyr to dig deep into why some societies get rich, creative and successful while others don't. Mokyr describes the uniqueness of the European experience that leads to the Industrial Revolution, and derives key insights to explain how a culture of nonconformism can be encouraged in a society.Mokyr and Suri discuss examples of countries that have unshackled themselves from their past, such as 19th century Japan during the Meiji Restoration and the East Asian tigers. They also explore how India can reverse its brain drain and become a tech nation, and not remain just a talent nation.Mokyr highlights the high levels of inequality being driven by the tech economy today, and both draw parallels with pre-WWI Europe and its experience with vast inequality driven by industrial capitalism. Jumping to the modern era, they discuss whether AI represents a new revolution in knowledge, or whether it is just hype.They debate the question of whether AI will be a great equalizer or whether it will create more tech monopolies? Mokyr highlights the return of the Single Entrepreneur, comparing and contrasting the Musks, Bezos, Gates and Zuckerbergs of today with the Carnegies, Rockefellers and Morgans of the Gilded Age.The episode ends with Joel Mokyr’s book and podcast guest recommendations.*About the Podcast*The Great Tech Game podcast, with Anirudh Suri, brings you smart, insightful, big picture conversations on geopolitics, technology, business, and history with the world’s top thinkers and leaders. #AnirudhSuri: Managing Director, India Internet Fund; Author, The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the Destinies of Nations (HarperCollins, 2022); and Nonresident Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Follow Anirudh here: X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.in Website: www.anirudhsuri.comBook and Podcast: www.greattechgame.com Book Links:Anirudh Suri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38MyJoel Mokyr:Website: https://economics.northwestern.edu/people/directory/joel-mokyr.htmlBio: Joel Mokyr is Professor of Economics and History at Northwestern University. Joel Mokyr conducts research on the economic history of Europe, and specializes in the period 1750-1914. His current research is focused on the understanding of the economic and intellectual roots of technological progress and the growth of useful knowledge in European societies, as well as the impact that industrialization and economic progress have had on economic welfare.He is the author of The Lever of Riches: Technological Creativity and Economic Progress, The British Industrial Revolution: An Economic Perspective, The Gifts of Athena: Historical Origins of the Knowledge Economy, and The Enlightened Economy: an Economic history of Britain, 1700-1850. His most recent book is A Culture of Growth, published by Princeton University Press in 2016. In 2006 he was awarded the biennial Heineken Prize by the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences for a lifetime achievement in historical science. In 2015 he was awarded the Balzan Prize for Economic History, awarded once every twenty years. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a foreign fellow of the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences.
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#TheGreatTechGamePodcast #AnirudhSuri #JoelMokyrThe Great Tech Game podcast, with Anirudh Suri, brings you smart, insightful, big picture conversations on geopolitics, technology, business, and history with the world’s top thinkers and leaders. In this two-part episode of The Great Tech Game podcast, host Anirudh Suri is joined by Joel Mokyr to dig deep into why some societies get rich, creative and successful while others don't. Mokyr and Suri delve into history to answer this big question, explore the great games in history, including why the Roman Empire and the Chinese hit a ceiling in their growth.Arguing that knowledge and technology augment other factors of production such as land, labour and capital, Mokyr outlines why technology and useful knowledge can be expected to drive growth for long periods to come. They discuss the importance of understanding the science behind things, and how important R&D and fundamental research is in the evolution of an economy. The conversation also explores what makes a society creative and successful, and why China will lose the tech race to the US according to Mokyr. #Anirudh Suri: Managing Director, India Internet Fund; Author, The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the Destinies of Nations (HarperCollins, 2022); and Nonresident Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Follow Anirudh here: X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.in Website: www.anirudhsuri.comBook and Podcast: www.greattechgame.com Book Links:Anirudh Suri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38MyJoel Mokyr:The British Industrial Revolution: An Economic Perspective: https://amzn.eu/d/2Dd92KLThe Lever of Riches: Technological Creativity and Economic Progress: https://amzn.eu/d/em6Vmd5The Gifts of Athena: Historical Origins of the Knowledge Economy: https://amzn.eu/d/7O862NlEnlightened Economy: https://amzn.eu/d/7qh8bf8Why Ireland Starved: A Quantitative and Analytical History of the Irish Economy: https://amzn.eu/d/7JU9VwNThe Enlightened Economy – An Economic History of Britian 1700–1850: https://amzn.eu/d/3PcZxmiTo learn more about Joel Mokyr and his work:Website: https://economics.northwestern.edu/people/directory/joel-mokyr.htmlChapters00:00 - 1:12 - Intro about Joel Mokyr1:13 - 08:19 - Why some societies get rich, others don’t?08:20 - 10:19 - Pre-Smithian Formula for Growth and Post-Smithian Formula10:20 - 12:02 - The Great Secret: How have Societies Transitioned from Emerging to Rich economies?12:42 - 16:46 - The Great Agri and Trade Game: The Case of the Roman Empire, China and the Mongols 16:47 - 20:08 - Why We Didn’t See an Industrial Revolution in China and Rome? 20:09 - 27:25 - How Knowledge and Technology Augments other Factors of Production23:10 - 27:56 - The Case of Nitrates and Phosphates and Agri Productivity, and why Nations were poor27:57 - 30:50 - The Case of Steel: The Importance of Understanding the Science behind Technology 30:32 - 35:11 - Advancements in Science and Technology: Will They Slow Down Anytime Soon? 33:51 - 35:40 - How AI and Genetic Technology can help develop Alternatives to Steel and Nitrates35:41 - 39:17 - The Importance of R&D and Fundamental Research, and How can Nations Cultivate an Innovation Culture?39:51 - 43:23 - What makes a society creative and successful, and why China will lose the tech race to the US?
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In the opening episode of The Great Tech Game podcast, host Anirudh Suri is joined by Daron Acemoglu to discuss how nations can succeed in the age of AI.
Daron Acemoglu is professor of economics at Massachussetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and bestselling author of How Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty (2012) and more recently Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity (2023).
Acemoglu is one of the world’s foremost economists, but also one of the best thinkers about why nations succeed or fail and how technology, innovation and institutions shape our world. In this episode, Suri and Acemoglu have a wide-ranging conversation to set the stage for the rest of the podcast. They discuss Acemoglu’s books, dissect the concept of the Great Games in history, delve into the capabilities that are required to win across all Great Games, debate whether human creativity will remain relevant in the age of AI, and much more.
They draw out parallels between the pre-WWI Gilded Age era and today’s technology age. They explore the spectrum of techno-optimism and techno-pessimism, and tease out the nuances of the current phase of techno-optimism that is gripping large parts of the world. As inequality rises, they discuss how divergences amongst nations and within nations will shape our geopolitics and domestic politics. They discuss the state of democracy and the need for new institutions to manage the tech-driven world we live in.
Acemoglu offers a detailed roadmap for how technology can be shaped and redirected and harnessed fully for humans. The episode concludes with Daron’s book recommendations for those interested in technology, geopolitics, economics and history.
#Anirudh Suri: Managing Director, India Internet Fund; Author, The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the Destinies of Nations (HarperCollins, 2022); and Nonresident Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
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Website: https://mitsloan.mit.edu/faculty/directory/daron-acemoglu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DAcemogluMIT
Bio: Daron Acemoglu is an Institute Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and also affiliated with the National Bureau Economic Research, and the Center for Economic Policy Research.
Chapters
00:00 - Highlights/ Snippets
01:06 - Intro about Daron Acemoglu and his books
02:07 - Why Nations Fail, according to Daron
04:53 - Joel Mokyr’s thesis on which nations succeed
07:34 - History's Great Games: Looking at history to find clues for the future
09:25 - Capabilities required to win at The Great Tech Game today
12:20 - Impact of Generative AI on skills valued in 21st century
13:14 - Will human creativity remain relevant in the age of AI?
13:45 - Techno-optimism vs techno-pessimism
15:06 - Should we worship at the altar of Technology?
20:50 - Opportunities and risks of AI for India: India as a Tech Nation
23:13 - AI, Rising Inequality and Distribution of Power Globally
25:23 - How to stop rising inequality?
31:40 - The view from other countries on the US-China geopolitical rivalry
34:40 - The role of global and domestic institutions and state of democracy
36:46 - Daron’s key pointers for harnessing technology fully for humans
41:29 - How can humans adapt to the age of AI?
45:06 - Daron’s book recommendations
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Welcome to The Great Tech Game Podcast. I’m your host, Anirudh Suri. This podcast brings you smart, insightful conversations with some of the world’s best thinkers on technology, geopolitics, business and entrepreneurship.
The game in the world has changed. We’re now living through what I call the Great Tech Game. On this podcast, my goal is to help you understand and win at The Great Tech Game. To do that, I bring technology and business leaders, thinkers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, policymakers, and others from all around the world who help us see the big picture. In each episode, with our guests, I explore how technology is shaping our world, our economies, and our societies and then most importantly, we connect the dots to identify the exciting opportunities for business and entrepreneurship that are getting created in the process.
I’m Anirudh Suri, a tech investor and entrepreneur, and author of the bestselling book, The Great Tech Game. And this is The Great Tech Game podcast!
