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Rethink: The edge of change
Jun 22, 2020
Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd, ex-Chile President Michelle Bachelet, ex-UK Chancellor George Osborne, and Hungarian official Zoltan Kovacs discuss post-pandemic global changes. Topics include geopolitics, rise of China, tech impact, wealth inequality, data ownership, and the need for collective action for a safer future.
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Quick takeaways
- COVID-19 exposed global divisions and inequalities, prompting reflections on post-pandemic changes.
- Young voices emphasize need for empathetic leadership and urgent action on climate crises and socio-economic disparities.
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The Great Acceleration: Revisiting Hinge Moments
Leading into 2020, the world faced significant shifts in power dynamics, climate change challenges, and technological advancements, marking what was called the Great Acceleration. The onset of COVID-19 further exposed societal vulnerabilities, widening existing cracks and highlighting global divisions. This period is viewed as a pivotal moment, prompting reflections on the post-pandemic future and the need for extraordinary changes.
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