

4. The Future of Prosperity
19 snips Dec 20, 2023
Ben Ansell, Professor of Comparative Democratic Institutions at Nuffield College, Oxford University, discusses the challenges of achieving prosperity in a world impacted by climate change and artificial intelligence. He explores the unequal distribution of wealth, the difficulties of implementing climate change policies, the impact of carbon taxes and the challenges of regulating AI. Ansell emphasizes the inseparable nature of prosperity and democracy, addresses the risks of AI in political debates, and discusses electoral systems in the UK and US.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Challenges of Prosperity: Climate Change, AI, and Inequality
02:26 • 18min
Challenges of Implementing Climate Change Policies
20:07 • 2min
The Impact of Carbon Taxes, Challenges of AI Regulation, and the Need for Shared Prosperity
21:45 • 5min
Inclusive Economic Growth and Democracy
26:30 • 14min
The Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Political Debates
40:01 • 5min
Electoral Systems in the UK and US
44:35 • 11min
Reflecting on Progress and Challenges
56:00 • 3min