Apple's new augmented reality headset aims to boost its business as its core slows. China's new political slogan is analyzed. A tribute to composer P.D.Q. Bach and his turbulent life.

Explore Vietnam's economic opportunities amid the US-China rift. Learn about Germany's new left-wing party. Discover the frustrations and controversies surrounding VAR in football games.

Indonesia's election focuses on social media campaigning. Neighboring countries eye opportunities as the Panama Canal dries out. Canada faces problems with wild boar hybrids.

China's Evergrande property crisis, the impact of the landmark ruling on the property sector; Possibility of Donald Trump running against President Biden in 2024; President Biden's re-election prospects and Democratic primaries; The Munich Olympics terrorist attack and its aftermath.

Iran-backed proxies' attack and potential retaliation by the Pentagon. The challenges for President Biden to balance deterrence without triggering war. The need to revamp the grid for decarbonization and its political and financial implications. The trend of reworking movies and stage productions.

The podcast explores the concept of using AI to simulate the personalities of the dead, delving into the potential implications for society. It follows the speaker's personal experience of trying to recover digital traces of their deceased father's life. The challenges and reactions of friends and family to digital replacements are discussed. The use of technology to keep the dead in our social world and the potential dangers of becoming trapped in a false present are explored. The podcast also examines the accumulation and control of personal data, and the influence of digital ghosts on privacy and relationships.

Argentina's new radical, libertarian president attempts to reform the country's labor unions. Two films explore different angles of the Holocaust. Beyoncé's impact on the fashion industry and the resurgence of chrome in design are also discussed.

The podcast discusses the potential impact of AI in education and healthcare for developing countries, the potential of generative AI to help poorer countries, the rebuilding process of Notre Dame Cathedral, and a study on the beauty of different languages.

Donald Trump's victory in the New Hampshire primary, the potential disruptions caused by new sanctions on the Russian diamond industry, and the decline of the Marvel franchise are discussed in this episode.

The podcast discusses the growing anti-immigrant sentiment in Germany and the mass demonstrations against it. It also explores Japan's successful efforts to get women back into the labor market. Additionally, the podcast talks about the declining usage of pennies in the UK.