Joshua Kuchera

Zannie Mensenbedos, Editor-in-chief of The Economist, discusses the launch of the exciting new Economis Podcast Plus. Joshua Kuchera provides a critical analysis of the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, highlighting the dire situation stemming from the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Anne Rowe pays tribute to Douglas Lennert, a mathematician known for his contributions to AI and computer accessibility. The conversation also covers the evolution of podcast storytelling and the importance of supporter engagement to enrich content.

Join Joshua Kuchera, a keen observer of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, as he dives into the pressing humanitarian crisis and the escalating tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Anne Rowe, The Economist's obituaries editor, pays homage to Douglas Lennert, a visionary mathematician advancing AI. Their discussion highlights the dire situation affecting civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh and the philosophical dilemmas around creating intelligent machines, all while introducing exciting new content from The Economist.