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A look back on the pandemic to date, featuring interviews with, among others, Gita Gopinath and David Miliband. What have we learned and what’s next? World vs Virus is a weekly podcast breaking down the latest news, research, and analysis of the COVID-19 coronavirus, from the World Economic Forum.

The world champion racing driver-turned green investor tells us how the pandemic should be an opportunity to accelerate zero-emissions transport. And find out what he thinks of the armchair athletes of esports. World vs Virus is a weekly podcast breaking down the latest news, research, and analysis of the COVID-19 coronavirus, from the World Economic Forum.

Mounting evidence suggests people who live with polluted air are more likely to catch and die from COVID-19. WHO’s Dr Maria Neira tells us why we need a cleaner economy as we rebuild from lockdown, and The Clean Air Fund’s Jane Burston says pressure for change will come from the people. World vs Virus is a weekly podcast breaking down the latest news, research, and analysis of the COVID-19 coronavirus, from the World Economic Forum.

2 468 vues 20 juin 2020 World vs Virus Podcast | Coronavirus Updates Why are people of colour more likely to catch and die from COVID-19? Devi Sridhar, Professor of Global Public Health at the University of Edinburgh, gives us her view, and also tells us why the as-yet unknown long-term consequences of the virus for survivors could make COVID-19 ‘our generation’s polio’. World vs Virus is a weekly podcast breaking down the latest news, research, and analysis of the COVID-19 coronavirus, from the World Economic Forum.

She served as finance minister under two Nigerian presidents, rose through the ranks of the World Bank to become managing director, and now chairs the board of the global vaccine alliance GAVI. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala tells us her concerns about the continuing spread of COVID-19 across Africa and the devastating impact an economic contraction would have on years of development. Also in this episode, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet talks about the links between COVID-19 and race and inequality - and also on how police and governments must deploy an intelligent, sensitive response to unrest. World vs Virus is a weekly podcast breaking down the latest news, research, and analysis of the COVID-19 coronavirus, from the World Economic Forum.

This week the World Economic Forum and the Prince of Wales launched the Great Reset - a project to bring the world's best minds together to seek a better, fairer, greener, healthier planet as we rebuild from the pandemic. The podcast includes contributions from IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva, labour representative Sharan Burrow and the chief executives of Microsoft, Mastercard and BP.

In January, Stanford historian and author Niall Ferguson saw the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan for what it was - a pandemic in the making. But what can history teach us about recovery and the road ahead? World vs Virus is a weekly podcast breaking down the latest news, research, and analysis of the COVID-19 coronavirus, from the World Economic Forum.

The 'Great Lockdown' that is ravaging the global economy is quite unlike the financial crash of 2008 and requires a different and even bigger response, the IMF Chief Economist says. Also: a survey of 350 business leaders reveals what they see as the biggest risks from the pandemic in the next 18 months.

It infected one-third of the world’s population and killed 50 million people, but for most of us the Spanish Flu is little more than a footnote of history. Author and science journalist Laura Spinney tells us what we have still to learn from from the 20th Century's worst pandemic. World vs Virus is a weekly podcast breaking down the latest news, research, and analysis of the COVID-19 coronavirus, from the World Economic Forum

What would a child ask a doctor about COVID-19? On this week’s World Vs Virus podcast, Dr Ranj Singh, presenter of BBC TV's 'Get Well Soon', takes questions from a panel of youngsters, and shares tips on how best to talk to children about the pandemic. World vs Virus is a weekly podcast breaking down the latest news, research, and analysis of the COVID-19 coronavirus, from the World Economic Forum.

In episode 6 of World vs Virus podcast, Jennifer Morgan, head of Greenpeace International, says why the fight against climate change must not be considered an unaffordable luxury as we struggle with COVID-19. And Yale's happiness professor, Laurie Santos, gives her tips on mental wellbeing. World vs Virus is a weekly podcast breaking down the latest news, research, and analysis of the COVID-19 coronavirus, from the World Economic Forum.

In episode 5 of World vs Virus podcast, Adam Grant, bestselling author, podcast host and Professor of Management and Psychology at the Wharton School, has advice for employers and employees on coping with COVID-19 lockdown, finding JOMO (the joy of missing out), and how we might achieve 'post-traumatic growth'. World vs Virus is a weekly podcast breaking down the latest news, research, and analysis of the COVID-19 coronavirus, from the World Economic Forum.

How are poorer countries dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic? In episode 4 of World vs Virus podcast, we speak to David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee, and hear from Bangladesh and a Somali refugee. Also: a pastor, a rabbi and a mullah walk into a Zoom chat; and listen to what COVID-19 sounds like. World vs Virus is a weekly podcast breaking down the latest news, research, and analysis of the COVID-19 coronavirus, from the World Economic Forum.

In episode 3 of World vs Virus podcast, doctor and bestselling author Matt McCarthy shows us life on the front line in New York City during the Coronavirus outbreak. Also: a submariner shares his tips for surviving lockdown. World vs Virus is a weekly podcast breaking down the latest news, research, and analysis of the COVID-19 coronavirus, from the World Economic Forum.

In episode 2 of World vs Virus podcast, the World Health Organization tells us how long is a lockdown, and YouTuber Molly Burke describes living under the threat of COVID-19 when you're blind. World vs Virus is a weekly podcast breaking down the latest news, research, and analysis of the COVID-19 coronavirus, from the World Economic Forum.

In light of the many challenges facing the world today, it's clear we're not dealing with just one crisis, but many. Economist and historian Adam Tooze believes that these challenges have escalated into what he calls a ‘polycrisis’. This term, originally coined by French theorist Edgar Morin, refers to the various crises in economics, politics, geopolitics and the environment which are feeding into each other, exacerbating already difficult circumstances. Adam Tooze is a leading historian, economist and author of several books on global economic history. In this interview, Tooze explains what the polycrisis is, how it came about, and how we can respond. The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.

In this video, we examine how the horrors of war have changed the country and the world. One thing, however, has stayed the same - Ukraine remains resilient and continues to fight for the right to retain and develop its democracy. But why does it matter for the rest of the world? Here, we speak with historian and leading analyst of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Timothy Snyder. He believes there are three trends that we have to know about to understand why Ukraine keeps fighting. The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.

In episode 1 of World vs Virus podcast, economist Nouriel Roubini explains why the economic impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus will be different than anything we have seen before, and a mental health expert gives tips on staying sane. World vs Virus is a weekly podcast breaking down the latest news, research, and analysis of the COVID-19 coronavirus, from the World Economic Forum.

We’re at the beginning of a new era of quantum technology. While quantum computers already exist, they hold within them a problem-solving capacity so enormous that even the world’s most powerful supercomputers currently can’t compete. The laws of quantum physics, which govern how molecules interact with one another, have helped us develop technologies that we now take for granted, like lasers, MRI machines, and even some types of lightbulbs. Quantum sensors, meanwhile, are bringing the pricey technology of sophisticated medical scanners to our homes, heralding an unprecedented era of preventative medicine. But along with the benefits, this new wave of quantum technology brings new challenges. It stands to render the digital security infrastructure that underpins much of the global economy obsolete, posing a worldwide cybersecurity threat. So how can we ensure the world can reap the rewards of quantum tech while staying ahead of the risks it poses? To help us navigate these treacherous waters, we speak to Jack Hidary, the CEO of quantum technology company Sandbox AQ and author of one of the leading textbooks on quantum computing. You can read his blog on why the world is heading to a ‘quantum divide’ here. Watch more from our Experts Explain series here. The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.

Will technology solve the biggest problems of our time - or make them worse? Futurist and academic Genevieve Bell explains how to think beyond both possibilities. The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.

The World Economic Forum talks to futurist, academic and author Amy Webb about innovations in the field of synthetic biology, from T-shirts that come with an expiration date to noodles made from excess C02. This new field of bioengineering is poised to transform every aspect of society, says Amy Webb. As synthetic biology takes on its own momentum, a collaborative, global, scientific response has never been more important. The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.

We’ve all heard of the metaverse - an immersive virtual world that’s a digital twin of the real world - or a bit like ‘climbing into the internet’, depending on who you talk to. But how many of us know exactly how it works? Despite the increasingly slick headsets, the hype and bold predictions, the real potential of the metaverse is not obvious. To help us understand the technology, we talk to Stanford University’s Jeremy Bailenson. He’s been researching the metaverse and virtual reality for decades. He started Stanford’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab and co-founded the VR-focused tech company Strivr. The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.

Social movements are behind the most powerful changes in the world – from voting rights to political upheavals to the fight for racial equality. But how do you build a movement that unites millions of people and captures the attention of those in power? This episode of the World Economic Forum’s #ExpertsExplain series delves into the art of creating successful social movements with #HahrieHan, Professor of Political Science at #JohnsHopkinsUniversity. Han is also Inaugural Director of #SNFAgora Institute, using data and research to realise the promise of democracy all over the world, and an award-winning member of the Schwab Foundation for Social Enterpreneurship. We live in an era when social media makes it easier than ever to find followers and get noticed. ‘I can send out one tweet or a viral hashtag. I can get hundreds of thousands or even millions of people out into the streets,’ says Han, who has written four books about #SocialChange. ‘But when you talk to the people who are on the frontlines, on the one hand they feel like it's easier than ever before to get people involved – but on the other hand, it's harder than ever to make it feel like their participation actually matters.’ So what exactly is the secret to a successful #protest or wider action for #socialgood? According to Han, there’s more than one. A good movement needs to ‘make the participation of ordinary people possible, so that people can participate,’ she begins. After that, a good movement ‘makes it probable, so that people want to participate. And then it makes it powerful. It creates a scaffolding or a vehicle through which people can realise their own power. ‘And one of the trends that we're seeing in social movements in the 21st century is this funny paradox between participation being possible but not being as powerful.’

Inflation is on the increase around the world, with food and energy prices hitting record highs. The rise has been driven in large part by pent-up consumer demand after the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. UBS Chief Economist Paul Donovan explains why inflation is high and when we can expect that to ease.

Stuart Russell is a world-leading computer scientist and a professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He’s also the author of the book Human Compatible. In this in-depth video interview, Professor Russell addresses our collective unease around the rise of artificial intelligence, exploring the impact on jobs and the scope of ‘general purpose’ AI, from the humble domestic thermostat to the attention-hungry bleeps and pings that keep us glued to our smartphones. “If you nudge somebody hundreds of times a day for days on end, you can move them a long way in terms of their beliefs, their preferences, their opinions,” says Russell. “Algorithms are having a massive effect on billions of people in the world. I think we’ve given them a free pass for far too long. The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.