Big Cities, and How They Will Make or Break Our Future, ft Ian Goldin of Oxford (Ep 20)

In this episode of the Great Tech Game podcast, the host Anirud Suri welcomes Professor Ian Goldin, an esteemed academic and thought leader, to discuss his views on the intersection of technology, geopolitics, business, and global affairs. Professor Goldin shares his evolution in macro thinking over the past few decades and reflects on his experiences spanning academia, major organizations, and advisory roles to world leaders like Nelson Mandela. The discussion delves into the impact of globalization, technological advancements, and the future of cities. It also explores the current and future trends in global migration and the lessons drawn from historical analogies such as the Renaissance to today's technological era. The episode touches on the importance of long-term thinking and the notion of 'coalitions of the working' to address global issues. Ian Andrew Goldin is a South African-born British professor at the University of Oxford in England, and was the founding director of the Oxford Martin School. Goldin is currently the director of the Oxford Martin Research Programmes on Technological and Economic Change, Future of Work and Future of Development. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Great Tech Game Podcast 02:28 Professor Goldin's Career Highlights 04:24 Reflections on Macro Trends and Global Changes 05:03 The Evolution of Global Interconnectivity 08:09 Multidisciplinary Approaches to Global Issues 12:02 The Importance of Long-Term Thinking 17:54 Coalitions of the Working: Success Stories 20:39 The Future of Cities: Challenges and Opportunities 27:46 Urbanization and the Knowledge Economy 35:24 Global Divergence and Migration Trends 47:04 Lessons from the Renaissance for Today's World 52:54 Conclusion and Recommendations Book Links: Anirudh Suri: The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My Ian Goldin: The Shortest History of Migration: https://amzn.eu/d/4W55gFE Terra Incognita: https://amzn.eu/d/4875UYr Age of the City: https://amzn.in/d/iaK0Nai Age of Discovery: https://amzn.in/d/43Gw9nX Follow Anirudh here: X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuri Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.in Website: [www.anirudhsuri.com](http://www.anirudhsuri.com/) Book and Podcast: [www.greattechgame.com](http://www.greattechgame.com/) Great Tech Game podcast, Professor Ian Goldin, Oxford Martin School, Globalization and Development, World Bank, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Nelson Mandela, BBC series, Age of the City, technological and economic change, interdisciplinary, South Africa, Berlin Wall, worldwide web, political and ideological change, global governance, coalitions, cities, climate change, inequality, remote work, regional inequality, economic growth, artificial intelligence, migration, Age of Discovery, technological revolution, renaissance, Brexit, populism.