Intelligence Squared Thomas Friedman On The World In 2019
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Apr 12, 2019 
Thomas Friedman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times columnist, discusses pressing global issues. He delves into how the West should tactically respond to a rising China and the need for an equitable global economy. The conversation navigates the transformative impact of technology on society and highlights contemporary challenges such as youth unemployment in the Middle East and the importance of cooperation. Friedman also reflects on potential geopolitical shifts under a second Trump term, urging a return to visionary leadership in a complex world.
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Thinking Without a Box
- Think "without a box" to understand today's world.
- Combine your values, understanding of forces shaping the world, and knowledge of people/culture.
Three Accelerating Forces
- Three forces—market, Mother Nature, and Moore's Law—are accelerating non-linearly.
- These forces reshape politics, geopolitics, workplace, ethics, and community.
The 2007 Supernova
- The iPhone, Facebook, Twitter, and cloud computing all emerged in 2007.
- The 2008 financial crisis overshadowed this technological "supernova."
