
#64 Rory Stewart - We Are Addicted to a Sense of Crisis
Within Reason
Challenges in Diplomatic Appointments and Urban Planning Reforms
Exploring the challenges of selecting ambassadors in today's world, focusing on the clash between rigid promotion criteria and the nuanced skills essential for diplomatic roles. The conversation extends to urban planning reforms, discussing the tension between rapid economic development and maintaining aesthetic values, highlighting the ongoing battle between quantifiable measures and intangible qualities in decision-making.
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