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Intelligence Squared
What was the Biggest Story of 2023? With James Harding, Robert Peston and The News Meeting
Dec 22, 2023
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James Harding, Tortoise editor and co-founder, and Robert Peston, ITV's political editor, join for a live recording to discuss the biggest stories of 2023, including the Israel and Gaza conflict, the decline of the Conservative Party, and the significance of AI. They debate whether the biggest story should be artificial intelligence or Octavist, ultimately concluding that Octavist will define 2023.
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- The impact of the Israel mass war in 2023 had far-reaching consequences, fueling anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim sentiments globally, and raising concerns about future international events and crises.
- The Conservative Party's internal struggles and fragmentation, along with declining popularity and various leadership contenders, raise questions about its ability to govern effectively and its impact on British politics.
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The Biggest Story of 2023: Before and After October 7th
The story of the year is the impact of the Israel mass war that began on October 7th. It took everyone by surprise as the year had been expected to be a period of de-escalation in the Middle East. The scale of the conflict was immense, resulting in devastating loss of life, property, and infrastructure. The impact of the war extended beyond the immediate region, affecting global politics, relations, and conflicts. It fueled increased incidents of anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim sentiments around the world. Additionally, the ramifications of this conflict on other international issues, such as Ukraine and China, raise concerns and uncertainties about future events and crises.
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