The David McWilliams Podcast 2024:12 Unveiling the Drivers of the World Economy with Martin Wolf
Feb 8, 2024
Esteemed global economy expert Martin Wolf delves into the dynamic forces shaping the world economy, including demographic shifts, artificial intelligence, and the rise of Asia. They discuss the threats to the global economy, the controversial reappointment of Deloitte as auditors, major threats to global stability, and the economic implications of mathematics and AI. They also touch on drug use throughout history and the importance of addressing cyber threats.
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Rollover Lunches
- David McWilliams avoided John's rollover lunches in Marseille.
- John had three rollover lunches, which are lunch, dinner, lunch, dinner, lunch, dinner.
Marseille Mayhem
- John and David discuss the disorganization they witnessed at the rugby match in Marseille.
- They note the large crowds and slow entry process, causing frustration among attendees.
RTE and Deloitte
- RTE reappointed Deloitte despite their failure to detect financial irregularities.
- This lack of accountability fuels public anger and distrust, impacting elections and potentially bolstering populist movements.