Worklife with Adam Grant Understanding the pendulum swing of global power with Ian Bremmer
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Mar 19, 2024 
Ian Bremmer, a political scientist and founder of Eurasia Group, shares his insights on the intricacies of global politics and the unique complexities of 2024. He explores the cyclical nature of geopolitics and the crisis of democracy in the U.S., emphasizing the urgency for individual engagement. The conversation also touches on how global instability impacts leaders personally, the challenges of misinformation on social media, and the importance of diverse perspectives to navigate today's polarized environment.
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Geopolitical Busts
- A geopolitical bust occurs when the balance of power doesn't match the existing institutions.
- This leads to instability and breakdown, similar to recessions in the global economy.
Geopolitical Cycles
- Geopolitics, like the global economy, operates in cycles with booms and busts.
- These geopolitical cycles are longer than economic ones, making them harder to recognize as cycles.
Climate Change Response
- Climate change exemplifies a successful response to a geopolitical challenge by creating new global institutions.
- Despite powerful entities obscuring the issue, collective action addressed climate change.
