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

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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Great Tech Game Podcast02:28 Professor Goldin's Career Highlights04:24 Reflections on Macro Trends and Global Changes05:03 The Evolution of Global Interconnectivity08:09 Multidisciplinary Approaches to Global Issues12:02 The Importance of Long-Term Thinking17:54 Coalitions of the Working: Success Stories20:39 The Future of Cities: Challenges and Opportunities27:46 Urbanization and the Knowledge Economy35:24 Global Divergence and Migration Trends47:04 Lessons from the Renaissance for Today's World52:54 Conclusion and RecommendationsBook 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/4W55gFETerra 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/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.inWebsite: [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.