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TED Talks Daily: The next global superpower isn’t who you think
Dec 27, 2023
Political scientist Ian Bremmer discusses the shifting global power dynamics and the impact of the evolving global order. He explores the reasons behind geopolitical tensions, the rise of the digital order led by tech companies, and the power dynamics between tech companies and governments. He also delves into the future of AI regulation and the role of governments.
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- The global order has transitioned from a bipolar world to a leaderless world due to factors like Russia's decline, China's rise, and citizen resentment towards globalization.
- Technology companies wield significant influence in shaping the global digital order, raising concerns about accountability, regulation, and ethics.
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The Shift in Global Power Dynamics
The speaker discusses how the world has transitioned from a bipolar world dominated by the US and Soviet Union to a unipolar world led by the US, and now to a leaderless world. Three main factors contribute to this shift: Russia's decline and anger, China's increasing power and divergence from American values, and the resentment of citizens in wealthy democracies due to globalization. These factors are causing geopolitical tensions and conflicts.
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