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Global Outlook 2019: Robot Capitalism and The Coming World Disorder

An evening with Lord Adair Turner and Robert Kagan

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Experts are in agreement: sooner or later, automation is set to redefine how we work. But what are the consequences? British economist Lord Adair Turner has come to a few surprising conclusions – he believes robots and artificial intelligence may actually impede productivity. He also asserts young, booming populations are not the blessing they are made out to be. And Lord Turner is sure about one thing: many of the assumptions made by economic theorists will no longer apply.

Robert Kagan has equally sharp observations. The fiery political pundit insists North America must play a greater role in world affairs. The United States, he argues, should work to bring about peace and order instead of adopting an isolationist stance. Kagan contends the world has a tendency towards chaos, which is why someone must watch over it and ensure various players remain on the straight and narrow.

Lord Turner and Robert Kagan have both outlined controversial and provocative new world orders. On 21 January 2019, they will be at the GDI to discuss questions such as:

  • How can we continue to ensure prosperity?
  • What economic changes can we expect to see?
  • What effects will changes have on society and the workplace?
  • What role can North America play in the future?
  • What does ‘true realism’ mean?
  • How will the relationship between the USA and Europe develop?

Event hashtag: #gdioutlook

Speakers


Lord Adair Turner

Great Britain

Chairman of the Energy Transitions Commission, a global coalition of leaders from across the energy landscape committed to achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century. Lord Turner is a Senior Fellow of the Institute for New Economic Thinking and former Chairman of the british Financial Services Authority; a columnist for Project Syndicate; and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society.

Robert Kagan

USA

Chairman of the Energy Transitions Commission, a global coalition of leaders from across the energy landscape committed to achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century. Lord Turner is a Senior Fellow of the Institute for New Economic Thinking and former Chairman of the british Financial Services Authority; a columnist for Project Syndicate; and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society.

David Bosshart

Switzerland

Chairman of the Energy Transitions Commission, a global coalition of leaders from across the energy landscape committed to achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century. Lord Turner is a Senior Fellow of the Institute for New Economic Thinking and former Chairman of the british Financial Services Authority; a columnist for Project Syndicate; and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society.

Programme


18.00
Introduction
David Bosshart (CH), CEO, GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute
Introductory Remarks

Keynote
Lord Adair Turner (UK), Chairman of the Institute of New Economic Thinking
Rethinking Economics: Growth and Wealth in the Age of Robots

Keynote
Robert Kagan (US), Senior Fellow of Foreign Policy, Project on International Order and Strategy, Brookings Institution
Taming the Jungle: Is US Engagement the Only Way?

Synthesis
A short panel discussion with Lord Adair Turner and Robert Kagan, moderated by David Bosshart

from 20.00
Apéro Riche and Networking

Information

Date
21 January 2018

Price
190 CHF

Participants registering less than two weeks before the event can pay by credit card only.

Language
English

Changes of the programme
The programme is subject to change. If an event does not take place, fees will be refunded. Further claims are ruled out.

Cancellation
If you are unable to attend, please let us have your cancellation in writing. The fee will be reimbursed on cancellation until 18 December 2018. After this term and until five full working days prior to the event we will charge 75% of the fee. In the event of later cancellations we will charge the full participation fee. Substitute participants welcome. Please name these under: GDIoutlook(at)gdi.ch

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GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute

Langhaldenstrasse 21

8803 Rüschlikon

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