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Editor’s Picks: March 28th 2022
March 28, 2022 15:30 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBA selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, why energy insecurity is here to stay, an uncertain outlook across Ukraine (10:42), and understanding Russia’s president (20:01). Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/podcastoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the war room: our exclusive visit to Zelensky’s “fortress”
March 28, 2022 10:09 - 25 minutes - 57.5 MBOur editors traverse layers of security to reach the situation room where Ukraine’s president is so often seen addressing the world. They ask about his decision to stay in Kyiv, which countries are proving most helpful and whether he always had all those green clothes. They find a man who speaks of determination and honesty, and whose sense of humour remains remarkably undimmed. Find an edited transcript of the interview here. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Ec...
Checks and Balance: Tsars and stripes
March 25, 2022 16:29 - 43 minutes - 98.5 MBPresident Biden is in Europe, meeting with allies as the conflict in Ukraine reaches the one month mark. His administration has supported the fight against Russia with sanctions and military aid, but the president made it clear from the start he won’t deploy US troops. Is the war in Ukraine a turning point for US foreign policy? The Economist’s Anton La Guardia considers America’s response so far. We go back to the time President Obama made a foreign policy u-turn. And Republican strateg...
Under fire: Life in Kharkiv
March 25, 2022 10:16 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MBFor the past month, one of our editors has spoken daily with a young man in Kharkiv. Today he discusses his family's decision to leave their hometown for somewhere safer. Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Joe Biden’s nominee to the Supreme Court, faced questioning this week from a Senate Committee. And we look back at Oscars hosts gone by. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Economist Asks: What more should the West do to help Ukraine?
March 24, 2022 18:51 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBAs the war in Ukraine enters its second month, Nato and European leaders have pledged to send in more weapons and to ramp up sanctions against Russia. But is it enough? Anne McElvoy assesses the strength of those promises with Marie Yovanovitch, a former US ambassador to Ukraine. Plus, Edward Carr, The Economist’s deputy editor, discusses which diplomatic strains are yet to test Western unity. Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.econo...
What little remains: The destruction of Mariupol
March 24, 2022 10:49 - 21 minutes - 49.7 MBFor weeks, Russian forces have besieged the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol. Up to 90% of its structures have been destroyed, and while thousands have fled, plenty remain--without food, water, medicine or electricity. Najib Razak, once Malaysia’s prime minister, left office embroiled in scandal. Now he’s back on the campaign trail. And Oman has set strict sartorial standards around the dishdasha, its national dress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Money Talks: War of Interdependence
March 23, 2022 18:14 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MBWhat impact will the war in Ukraine have on the world economy and globalisation? Will it reshape the existing economic order built over decades? Host Rachana Shanbhogue asks Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. And how will geopolitics, further disruptions to supply chains and an upswing in covid cases affect China's economy? The Economist's China economics editor, Simon Cox, and China business and finance editor, Don Weinland, assess whether...
Vlad the in-jailer: Alexei Navalny sentenced
March 23, 2022 10:25 - 23 minutes - 52.7 MBAlexei Navalny returned to Russia after being poisoned in an assassination attempt that many believe came from the Kremlin. He was immediately arrested, and yesterday his prison sentence was extended for nine years. But if Vladimir Putin hopes that ends his influence, he may be mistaken. The world has turned against Russian artists. And a new exhibition explores African-American contributions to the American table. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Babbage: The pandemic, two years on
March 22, 2022 17:48 - 36 minutes - 83.6 MBTwo years after a pandemic was declared, the coronavirus crisis is far from over. Host Alok Jha speaks to Sir Jeremy Farrar, the director of the Wellcome Trust, one of the world's largest medical research foundations. Sir Jeremy has been at the heart of the global fight against covid-19. He assesses China’s zero-covid policy, and explores what lies ahead for the pandemic. Also, Natasha Loder, The Economist’s health policy editor, examines the ongoing vaccination effort. For full access to T...
Russian to judgment: Putin accused of war crimes
March 22, 2022 09:59 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MBJoe Biden, among others, has called Vladimir Putin “a war criminal.” International tribunals have tried and convicted war criminals from Rwanda and Serbia: will Russia’s president suffer the same fate? The war in Ukraine will disrupt the world’s wheat market, with potentially grave political consequences in the Middle East. And three public-works projects in Mexico are stirring controversy. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.c...
Editor’s Picks: March 21st 2022
March 21, 2022 16:30 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBA selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week: how the war in Ukraine determines China’s view of the world (9:45), confronting Russia shows the tension between free trade and freedom (16:42), and who are the corporate winners and losers in Russia’s war Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/podcastoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Blood will out: Russian mercenaries
March 21, 2022 10:11 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MBRussian forces advancing on Kyiv have stalled. Ukraine has refused the demand to surrender Mariupol. But it’s not just Russian regular troops fighting: we look at Russia’s use of mercenaries. Lithuania allowed Taiwan to open a representative office in Vilnius, and is now facing the wrath of China. And included in the exodus of Ukrainians are plenty of four-legged companions. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoff...
Checks and Balance: One million
March 18, 2022 16:30 - 42 minutes - 98.3 MBTwo years on, even cautious Democrats are feeling confident that America is entering a new, less severe phase of the covid-19 pandemic. But, depending on how you measure it, America's death toll from the coronavirus has just passed a horrendous milestone—one million. How did America handle covid-19? The Economist’s Sondre Solstad takes us through the data. We look at how Florida has dealt with the pandemic. And The Economist’s Tamara Gilkes Borr examines why America was unprepared for the...
Mention the war: Germany awakes
March 18, 2022 10:13 - 26 minutes - 59.6 MBFor decades, Germany was doctrinally pacifist: a legacy left over from the second world war. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has changed that, seemingly overnight. As Russia’s military advance has stalled, it has turned its firepower against civilian targets, resulting in widespread death, but also in the destruction of Ukraine’s cultural legacy. And remembering one of the many brave, ordinary Ukrainians, fallen in defence of their country. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informa...
The Economist Asks: Andrei Kozyrev
March 17, 2022 17:27 - 26 minutes - 37 MBHost Anne McElvoy asks the former Russian foreign minister how war in Ukraine will change Vladimir Putin’s standing at home and abroad. They discuss the remarkable acts of dissent happening around Russia and what methods Western leaders should use to negotiate with Mr Putin. Plus, what are the chances for democracy returning to Russia? Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/podcastoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy ...
Shock and war: global prices rise
March 17, 2022 10:10 - 24 minutes - 55.3 MBRussia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed global prices, which were already climbing, even higher. As America’s central bank raises its target interest rate for the first time in four years, we break down the challenges facing central bankers. In the fourth instalment of our French election series, we look at how the conflict has changed the race. And Russia’s seizure of the Chernobyl nuclear plant ends three decades of scientific research. For full access to print, digital and audio editions...
Money Talks: Grain damage
March 16, 2022 18:16 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MBRussia's invasion of Ukraine is creating one of the worst disruptions to the supply of wheat since the first world war. As prices spike, the damage from this shock will ripple right across the world—affecting corn, vegetable oil, fertilisers and many other agricultural products. Can other countries fill the shortfall and who will be worst affected? Henry Tricks, our Schumpeter columnist, asks The Economist's Matthieu Favas and Charlotte Howard how serious a food crisis the world is facing. ...
Bear hug? China’s take on Ukraine
March 16, 2022 10:34 - 24 minutes - 55.8 MBChina appears content to let the carnage continue in Ukraine, anticipating a win for Vladimir Putin. Its real concern is avoiding an apparent win for America and the West. Never mind fears that cryptocurrencies might help Russia dodge sanctions: they are far better at helping to finance Ukraine’s efforts. And the cyborg cockroaches that may one day aid search-and-rescue operations. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intell...
Babbage: The fountain of youth
March 15, 2022 19:09 - 39 minutes - 91.2 MBBillions of dollars are being pumped into technologies that hope to reduce the effects of ageing. Host Alok Jha explores the latest research in the field—from regenerating organs to rejuvenating cells—and whether these efforts could help to conquer debilitating human diseases. Is anti-ageing more than just a pipe-dream for Silicon Valley startups? For full access to The Economist’s print, digital and audio editions subscribe at economist.com/podcastoffer and sign up for our weekly science ...
Capital accounts: on the ground in Kyiv
March 15, 2022 10:16 - 24 minutes - 56.4 MBOur correspondent finds Ukraine's capital already accustomed to an eerie war footing. People are getting married and playing music, even as medicine runs out and a new volunteer army braces for fighting. Australia’s barely fathomable floods show freakish weather is becoming increasingly common there. And the case for reforming how grammar is taught. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer See acast.com/priva...
Editor’s Picks: March 14th 2022
March 14, 2022 16:30 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBA selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, why Vladimir Putin is resorting to repression at home; (10:15) how war and sanctions have caused commodities chaos; (16:35) and why Xi Jinping has placed a bet on Russia. Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/podcastoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Abject lesson: the siege of Mariupol
March 14, 2022 10:12 - 23 minutes - 53.8 MBTo the west, strikes near Poland have rattled NATO partners. But look to the south-east to see what Russia intends for the Ukrainian cities it encircles. Chile’s new president Gabriel Boric is just the latest leftist to take office in the region; we examine the “pink tide” that is coming in. And why British retail workers are sporting body cameras. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer See acast.com/privacy ...
Checks and Balance: City limits
March 11, 2022 16:30 - 42 minutes - 96.8 MBSince the founding of America, its people and its economy have moved steadily westwards and, later, southwards. Recently, people and businesses have flocked to Sun Belt states, while cities in America’s old industrial heartland are struggling. What makes American cities boom and bust? The Economist’s Simon Rabinovitch compares two places on divergent paths. We find out about a city that turned its fortunes around. And community organiser Ian Beniston explains how he’s trying to fix his Ohio...
Defog of war: your questions answered
March 11, 2022 11:21 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MBWe tackle some of the many questions on the war in Ukraine that listeners sent in this week—why no-fly zones are a perilous idea, how weapons are making their way into Ukraine, why mud is a growing tactical concern, the implications of oil-and-gas embargoes and much more. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Economist Asks: Malala Yousafzai
March 10, 2022 16:36 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBAmid the war in Ukraine and a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, the Nobel peace-prize laureate urges more progress in equal access to education. She tells The Economist’s editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes how keeping girls in school can benefit economies and societies. And, how has the pandemic affected the gender gap? Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/podcastoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out i...
A non-member states: Finland’s ex-PM on NATO
March 10, 2022 11:19 - 22 minutes - 52.5 MBPerched at Russia’s north-western corner, the country has plenty of history dealing with neighbourly aggression. We speak with Alexander Stubb, a former prime minister, about his views on European security. After a nasty campaign season, South Korea has a new president, Yoon Suk-Yeol. We examine the myriad challenges he faces. And how to spot Parkinson’s disease early—with an electronic nose. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist...
Money Talks: Houston, we have a problem
March 09, 2022 20:46 - 42 minutes - 79.7 MBAs America and Britain announced embargoes on Russian energy, our global energy and climate innovation editor Vijay Vaitheeswaran talked to oil and gas industry leaders in Houston where jaws dropped and prices soared. He asks Jose Fernandez, US undersecretary of state for economic growth, and Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, whether the West can afford to ban Russian oil. As governments scramble to plug the shortfall, we talk to Scott Sheffield, head of Pioneer Natural R...
Strikes, fear: an update from Kharkiv
March 09, 2022 12:09 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MBAfter failing to take Ukraine’s second city, Russian forces continue to pummel it with air, artillery and missile strikes. We speak again with an increasingly despondent Kharkiv native. Many schoolyard games have deep histories, conveying culture down the generations; these days they are adapting to the pandemic era. And the revival of Mexico’s murals with a purpose. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer See...
Babbage: Can tech improve your sleep?
March 08, 2022 18:59 - 35 minutes - 81.2 MBA sleep deficit in the rich world has led to a boom in the sleep-tech industry. This week, we investigate the products designed to help consumers monitor and improve their slumber. And, what innovations could transform sleep in the future? Alok Jha hosts. For full access to The Economist’s print, digital and audio editions subscribe at economist.com/podcastoffer and sign up for our weekly science newsletter at economist.com/simplyscience. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out info...
War stories: the view from Russia
March 08, 2022 11:15 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MBWith the propaganda machine at fever pitch, not everyone in Russia agrees on—much less agrees with—what is going on in Ukraine. Dissent is being met with increasing repression. A wave of jihadism is crashing across the states of West Africa and the battle lines are moving south. And reasons for both hope and concern in our annual glass-ceiling index. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer See acast.com/priv...
Editor’s Picks: March 7th 2022
March 07, 2022 16:30 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBA selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week: the horror ahead in Ukraine, why climate change must be adapted to as well as opposed (11:25) and why France needs a proper debate ahead of its presidential election (15:40) Keep up-to-date with the developing situation in Ukraine at economist.com/ukraine-crisis Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/podcastoffer S...
Bear trapped: the sanctions on Russia
March 07, 2022 11:10 - 25 minutes - 58.6 MBThe West’s co-ordinated financial weaponry is starting to bite, opening a new age of economic conflict; once-unthinkable oil embargoes seem now to be on the table. Taiwan is another democratic country with a big, bullying neighbour; we examine how the war has sparked introspection. And celebrating Pier Paolo Pasolini, a polymathic auteur unjustly known only for his most controversial film. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.co...
Checks and Balance: Cup of Joe
March 04, 2022 17:10 - 41 minutes - 95.3 MBJoe Biden gave his first State of the Union address against a difficult backdrop. Inflation is soaring, covid variants have extended the death toll of the pandemic and the signature piece of his domestic agenda is stuck. Now he has the conflict in Ukraine to deal with. Can Joe Biden rescue his presidency? The Economist’s James Astill assesses the president’s track record. We go back to another State of the Union given by a president in a bind. And The Economist’s Elliott Morris digs into v...
Checks and Balance: Cup of Joe
March 04, 2022 17:10 - 41 minutes - 95.3 MBJoe Biden gave his first State of the Union address against a difficult backdrop. Inflation is soaring, covid variants have extended the death toll of the pandemic and the signature piece of his domestic agenda is stuck. Now he has the conflict in Ukraine to deal with. Can Joe Biden rescue his presidency? The Economist’s James Astill assesses the president’s track record. We go back to another State of the Union given by a president in a bind. And The Economist’s Elliott Morris digs into v...
Rushing from Russians: Ukraine’s refugees
March 04, 2022 11:25 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBRussia’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered a refugee crisis in Europe. More than a million people have left; millions more could follow. Turkey’s reasonably stable relationship with Russia may not survive the war. And remembering a champion of Yaghan language and culture, at South America’s southernmost tip. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Economist Asks: What will Vladimir Putin do next?
March 03, 2022 22:41 - 35 minutes - 82 MBAs the war in Ukraine enters a bloodier phase, Anne McElvoy assesses what moves the Russian president will make. She asks General Sir Nick Carter, the former chief of Britain’s defence staff, how urban warfare could shape the conflict and how Nato’s strategy might evolve. Plus, leading Russia expert Fiona Hill provides insight into the psyche of the Kremlin strongman and what would persuade him to call a ceasefire. Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and aud...
Climate of fear: the IPCC’s new report
March 03, 2022 11:49 - 24 minutes - 57 MBA new report shows that climate change is already causing widespread, tangible damage, and argues that adaptation is now as important as mitigation. A once-promising candidate for the French presidency sees her campaign sputter. And why America needs to shore up the postal service’s finances. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Money Talks: Sanctioning behaviour
March 02, 2022 18:16 - 38 minutes - 87.8 MBIn response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the West imposed unprecedented financial sanctions, effectively freezing the reserve assets of Russia. This triggered chaos in Russia's economy and prompted president Vladimir Putin to make nuclear threats, sending shock waves around the world. Will Russia weaponise energy and cut off its oil and gas supplies to the West? And, having crossed the Rubicon, the West has a new potent weapon—its use is being watched very carefully by China. The Econom...
All that Xi wants: China’s Ukraine dilemma
March 02, 2022 10:57 - 20 minutes - 47.5 MBAfter backing Russia’s grievances against NATO, China now finds itself treading a very fine line on Ukraine. There are often reasons to be suspicious of a country’s covid-death tally; we examine research showing how fraud can be spotted mathematically. And why women are less likely than men to be corrupt. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Babbage: The threat of cyber-warfare
March 01, 2022 21:35 - 42 minutes - 96.9 MBThe conflict in Ukraine has brought renewed fear of a global cyber-war. We explain the technology behind the digital threat and its role in modern warfare. And, why hasn’t Russia carried out large-scale cyber-attacks so far? Alok Jha hosts. Keep up-to-date with the developing situation in Ukraine at economist.com/ukraine-crisis For full access to The Economist’s print, digital and audio editions subscribe at economist.com/podcastoffer and sign up for our weekly science newsletter at econom...
Square in their sights: Kharkiv under siege
March 01, 2022 11:19 - 25 minutes - 59.4 MBThe levelling of Freedom Square in Ukraine’s second city is powerfully symbolic. One resident has been speaking to us daily since the invasion began. In the American West, minerals crucial to a clean-energy transition abound. We examine the opposition to a looming new mining boom. And a revealing meal with our food columnist: we have big news about “The Intelligence”. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer ...
Editor’s Picks: February 28th 2022
February 28, 2022 16:30 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBA selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, where will Vladimir Putin stop? Plus, the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine (10:35) and how parallels with Taiwan are shaping Asian views of the conflict (16:35) Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/podcastoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The battlefield broadens: Ukraine resists
February 28, 2022 11:17 - 24 minutes - 55.9 MBOn the ground, Ukrainian resistance is holding—so far—and Vladimir Putin’s nuclear posturing reveals a crumbling of his plans. Meanwhile the international response grows more serious and more united. We examine President Joe Biden’s savvy Supreme Court pick, Ketanji Brown Jackson. And how to get around the fact that eyewitness testimony can be fuzzy or change over time. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer...
Checks and Balance: Russia invades Ukraine
February 25, 2022 18:29 - 46 minutes - 106 MBThere is war in Europe. America has spent the past decade trying to pivot its geopolitical attention to Asia, away from its old allies in the West. But the crisis, and now conflict, in Ukraine has pulled it back in, showing how reliant Europe still is on the support of its friend across the Atlantic. How far will America go in standing up to Russian aggression? Ex-CIA operative John Sipher takes us through the intelligence playbook. We find out about a forgotten founder of NATO. And John ...
Capital offence: the battle for Ukraine
February 25, 2022 11:50 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MBAs promised, Ukraine’s forces are fighting back tenaciously against a Russian invasion on multiple fronts—but Kyiv, the capital, is now squarely in the invaders’ sights. In England, the last covid restrictions were lifted entirely this week; we consider the calculations many leaders are making in this phase of the pandemic. And an assessment of romantic comedies as a cultural force. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intel...
The Economist Asks: War in Ukraine – what happens next?
February 24, 2022 21:51 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MBRussian tanks have poured into Ukraine in what is all-out war. Host Anne McElvoy asks The Economist's editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes, defence editor Shashank Joshi and business affairs editor Patrick Foulis whether Ukraine's defensive capabilities can withstand Russian forces, and we assess Vladimir Putin's endgame. Also, we analyse the financial fallout of war and the effectiveness of Western-imposed sanctions. Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and a...
It begins: Russia invades Ukraine
February 24, 2022 12:09 - 21 minutes - 48.8 MBUkrainians woke to the sound of sirens. Volleys of cruise missiles, artillery, widespread reports of explosions: a large-scale invasion appears to be under way. Our correspondent in Kyiv reports on the mood and on what is known so far. And we examine the sharp rise in carjackings in America, asking why so many young people end up behind the wheel. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer See acast.com/privacy f...
Money Talks: Barbarians at the crossroads
February 23, 2022 19:30 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MBLow interest rates and barely-there regulation have made the past decade a golden age for private financial markets. Once a niche pursuit, the industry is supersizing and adopting myriad new strategies to profit from different types of assets—and attract new investors. As alternative assets enter the mainstream, The Economist’s Matthew Valencia and host Alice Fulwood ask how long the private-markets party can continue. With John Connaughton, head of private equity at Bain Capital; Anne Glov...
Given choice: Colombia’s abortion-law change
February 23, 2022 10:58 - 22 minutes - 50.6 MBIn little more than a year, three of Latin America’s four most populous countries have expanded access to abortion. We ask what is driving that change in the region. Austin is the destination for many fleeing Silicon Valley; our correspondent examines the risks posed to the hot new tech spot. And the sugarloaf pineapple: the lucrative fruit of Benin’s branding labours. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer S...
Babbage: Rise of the robots
February 22, 2022 19:11 - 36 minutes - 84.4 MBRelations between people and robots are being reset. Host Alok Jha explores why the pace of automation is likely to accelerate, and what it means for societies and jobs. We also ask how advancements in AI and robotics can improve collaboration between humans and machines. For full access to The Economist’s print, digital and audio editions subscribe at economist.com/podcastoffer and sign up for our weekly science newsletter at economist.com/simplyscience. See acast.com/privacy for privacy...