The Future of Economics - A Conversation with Nobel Laureate Simon Johnson

In this thought-provoking episode of The Futurist Society, Dr. Awesome welcomes Nobel Prize-winning economist Simon Johnson to explore the future of economics and its impact on society. Professor Johnson, from MIT's Sloan School of Management, shares insights from his recent work on technological progress and economic disparities. The conversation delves into the challenges of job market polarization, the potential of AI to reshape the workforce, and innovative approaches to creating more good jobs. Johnson also discusses the importance of investment in breakthrough technologies and the concept of a "protopia" - a continuously improving world enabled by responsible innovation.
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- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedOctober 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM UTC
- Length1h 7m
- Episode63
- RatingClean