The Great Tech Game Podcast: Geopolitics, Technology, Business and Global Affairs, with Anirudh Suri
Episodes
New Power Brokers - Hedge Funds and Venture Capitalists. (Clip 4)
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Anirudh Suri discusses with guest Sebastian Mallaby the rise and influence of hedge funds and venture capital in the finance ind...
Future of Venture Capital - Unipolar or Multipolar
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode: https://youtu.be/CH-4yCU1BTs Host Anirudh Suri interviews Sebastian Mallaby disscus about the potential shift in the venture capital i...
New Power Brokers - Hedge Funds and Venture Capitalists
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode: https://youtu.be/CH-4yCU1BTs In this episode, host Anirudh Suri discusses with guest Sebastian Mallaby the rise and influence of hedge...
Was Piketty wrong about capital causing inequality? (Clip 2)
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Anirudh Suri engages in an insightful conversation with Sebastian Mallaby about the implications of a tech-driven economic world...
Why is a "Culture of Growth" so rare? feat. Joel Mokyr
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Clip dives into an in-depth conversation about the percentage of population that drives growth and development in a society, often termed as 'the...
The new rising powers in a multipolar world ft. Sebastian Mallaby. (Clip 1) (Clip 1)
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode, host Anirudh Suri converses with Sebastian Mallaby about the shifting dynamics of global power. They delve into the techno...
Government Clampdowns on Wall Street vs Silicon Valley ft. Sebastian Mallaby
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode: https://youtu.be/CH-4yCU1BTs In this episode, host Anirudh Suri engages in an insightful discussion with guest Sebastian Mallaby on th...
Why Capital Matters ft. Sebastian Mallaby
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode: https://youtu.be/CH-4yCU1BTs Join host Anirudh Suri and guest Sebastian Mallaby as they explore the historical evolution of capital an...
Ep 11. Will The Power of Capital Be Eclipsed by Technology? ft. Sebastian Mallaby
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to The Great Tech Game Podcast as host Anirudh Suri and guest Sebastian Mallaby unravel the intricate dynamics of capital's rise to power in t...
How can nations cultivate a culture of innovation? feat. Joel Mokyr
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joel discusses the importance of Information and communication technology and its role in economic prosperity. He explores how nations can foster a s...
Why is a "Culture of Growth" so rare? feat. Joel Mokyr
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Clip dives into an in-depth conversation about the percentage of population that drives growth and development in a society, often termed as 'the...
Why did China and the Roman Empire not lead the Industrial Revolution? feat. Joel Mokyr
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this clip, Joel mentions why the Roman Empire and China didn't experience an industrial revolution, attributing lack of progress to diminishing re...
This one thing can help change a country's culture! feat. Joel Mokyr
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joel emphasizes the societal resistance to change, stating how individuals are shaped by their peers, teachers, and parents, who may deter them from ...
Will AI Adoption Get Democratized? And What Can the World Learn from India? ft. George Lee
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Link to the Main Episode: https://youtu.be/riXxhdBmC1M In this discussion between Anirudh and George, the focus lies on the vital factors influencin...
Future of AI: Open-Source or Closed Source? Ft. George Lee
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Link to the Main Episode: https://youtu.be/riXxhdBmC1M In this conversation, Anirudh and George delve into the debate over open versus closed source...
How Will AI Impact Jobs and Economic Growth? ft. George Lee
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Link to the Main Episode: https://youtu.be/riXxhdBmC1M In this discussion, Anirudh and George delve into the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in...
Will India be a Key Swing State in Geopolitics and AI? Ft. George Lee
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Link to the Main Episode: https://youtu.be/riXxhdBmC1M In this discussion, Anirudh and George explore the concept of geopolitical swing states and e...
The AI Revolution: What Will India and Other Countries' Role Be? ft. George Lee
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Link to the Main Episode: https://youtu.be/riXxhdBmC1M The discussion highlights the global impact and contributions of various countries to the gen...
How Generative AI has Helped the US Steal an Edge Over China ft. George Lee
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Link to the Main Episode: https://youtu.be/riXxhdBmC1M In a detailed conversation between Anirudh and George, the duo explores the global landscape ...
The Great AI Game - The Global Competition for Leadership in AI ft. George Lee
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Link to the Main Episode: https://youtu.be/riXxhdBmC1M The conversation between Anirudh and George on the early stages of 'The Great AI Game', empha...
Ep. 10 - The Future of AI and Geopolitics: Unraveling AI's Global Implications with George Lee
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this comprehensive episode of the Great Tech Game podcast, Anirudh Suri and guest, George Lee, delve into the convergence of technology, geopolitic...
Understanding Trump's Brand of Populism | Helen Thompson
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode link: https://youtu.be/BlxR5dqm3O4 In this episode, host Anirudh Suri speaks with guest Helen about the underlying factors behind Donal...
The Energy Transition: What It Means for Europe? | Helen Thompson
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode link: https://youtu.be/BlxR5dqm3O4 In this episode, host Anirudh Suri discusses with guest Helen Europe's future, highlighting the risi...
Will Oil Rich Countries Be Irrelevant Soon? | Helen Thompson
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode link: https://youtu.be/BlxR5dqm3O4 Host Anirudh Suri and guest Helen discuss the future of oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia in t...
What Shapes Geopolitics More: Tech or Energy? | Helen Thompson
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode, host Anirudh Suri and guest Helen explore the critical impact of energy on global geopolitics. They discuss why energy, ...
The New Scramble for Africa's Resources | Helen Thompson
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode link: https://youtu.be/BlxR5dqm3O4 In this episode, host Anirudh Suri and guest Helen discuss the evolving geopolitical dynamics in Afr...
How 2024 Elections will Shape Geopolitics | Helen Thompson
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode link: https://youtu.be/BlxR5dqm3O4 In this episode, Host Anirudh Suri and guest Helen discuss the significant global elections in 2024,...
Ep. 9 - The Geopolitics of Energy and the Climate Transition, feat. Helen Thompson of Cambridge University and author of Disorder: Hard Times in the 21st Century
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Great Tech Game podcast, Anirudh Suri talks to Prof. Helen Thompson, one of the leading experts on geopolitics and political ec...
Can the World Govern AI?
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/LfmxGA7nOR4 The discussion focuses on the important role global governance will play in the development and depl...
Can India Prove Sam Altman Wrong?
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/LfmxGA7nOR4 In a recent discussion during Sam Altman's visit to India, a key question arose about whether India,...
Why Is Top AI Research Talent So Concentrated?
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/LfmxGA7nOR4 This episode explores the concentration and diffusion of AI research and talent. It highlights how t...
Can New Leaders Emerge in AI?
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the concentration of advanced AI technology among a few leading companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and Meta. ...
Is AI like Nuclear Tech or Smartphone Technology?
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/LfmxGA7nOR4 Exploring AI's Global Impact: A Discussion with Paul In this episode, Anirudh Suri and guest Paul d...
Weighing China's Strengths vs Weaknesses in AI
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/LfmxGA7nOR4 China's AI Talent and the Global Computing Power Battle This episode explores China's AI research ad...
Does China Have a Data Advantage in AI?
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/LfmxGA7nOR4 Host Anirudh Suri and guest Paul delve into the data supremacy of the United States and China. They ...
Why Is Top AI Research Talent So Concentrated?
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the concentration and diffusion of AI research and talent. It highlights how top universities and research institutions like Sta...
Ep.8 AI Leadership: The Four Key Battlegrounds of Artificial Intelligence with Paul Scharre
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this in-depth discussion on the Great Tech Game podcast, Paul Scharre fshares interesting insights on the state of global competition in Artificial...
The Great AI Game - The Global Competition for Leadership in AI ft. George Lee
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Link to the Main Episode: https://youtu.be/riXxhdBmC1M The conversation between Anirudh and George on the early stages of 'The Great AI Game', empha...
China's Strategy to Counter US Export Controls
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode - https://youtu.be/iYC5nKJpGvY This conversation is around the U.S. CHIPS Act and export controls on the semiconductor industry from bo...
Decoding Europe's #ChipWar Strategy: Germany | France | Netherlands | European Union
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode - https://youtu.be/iYC5nKJpGvY Explore Europe's multifaceted approach to the semiconductor industry and how key players like the Nether...
Developing a National Gameplan for #TheChipWars
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode - https://youtu.be/iYC5nKJpGvY In this in-depth discussion, we explore how nations should develop strategies to compete in the global s...
What Govts Need to Get Right in the Chip War
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode - https://youtu.be/iYC5nKJpGvY In this episode discusses the challenges governments face in implementing strategies in the chip industr...
India's Strategy in Chip War: Chris Miller Weighs In
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anirudh and Chris discusses India's recent efforts to develop its semiconductor industry after past attempts in the 1980s failed to gain traction. Em...
US vs China in the Chip War: Who Will Win?
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode - https://youtu.be/iYC5nKJpGvY In this video, we explore the evolving semiconductor strategies of major countries amidst the ongoing ch...
Ep. 7 - National Strategies to Win The Chip War and Geopolitics of Semiconductors, ft. Chris Miller
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Miller, author of Chip War (FT Business Book of the Year 2022), joins host Anirudh Suri to discuss the geopolitics of the global semi-conductor ...
Great Games in History, (and How They Map to Hamish's Forces of Change)
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/geyf2tIkRIw Renowned British journalist and prominent European futurist, Hamish McRae joins host Anirudh Suri as...
Ep 6: Looking Back to Look Ahead: The World in 2050, Feat. Hamish McRae
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned British journalist and prominent European futurist, Hamish McRae joins host Anirudh Suri as they delve into what the world will look like in ...
What the Russia-Ukraine War Teaches Us About Today's Economic and Military Order ft. Daniel Immer Wahr
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/7CL_8jnKBRk?si=S3dgqoeCM6-8ef-p Anirudh and Daniel engage in a deep dive into the evolving nature of warfare and...
What did the US Empire Learn from Earlier Empires? Ft. Daniel Immer Wahr
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/7CL_8jnKBRk?si=S3dgqoeCM6-8ef-p Anirudh and Daniel talks about how the United States evolved into an empire, lea...
The Tug of War: Big Tech Firms vs States Ft. Daniel Immer Wahr
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/7CL_8jnKBRk?si=S3dgqoeCM6-8ef-p In this engaging conversation, Anirudh and Daniel explore the historical and con...
Are We Really Prisoners of Geography? Ft. Daniel Immer Wahr
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/7CL_8jnKBRk?si=S3dgqoeCM6-8ef-p This discussion focuses on the resurgence of geographical determinism in underst...
US Empire: How Does It Project Power Globally? ft. Daniel Immer Wahr
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/7CL_8jnKBRk?si=S3dgqoeCM6-8ef-p In this conversation, Daniel and Anirudh explore the shape and dynamics of US po...
How has the US Has Justified Its Global Empire? ft. Daniel
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/7CL_8jnKBRk?si=S3dgqoeCM6-8ef-p The conversation between Anirudh and Daniel discusses the transition of colonial...
Data Grab the new Land Grab? ft. Daniel Immer Wahr
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/7CL_8jnKBRk?si=S3dgqoeCM6-8ef-p In a thought-provoking conversation between Anirudh and Daniel, the conversation...
How Trade drove prosperity in China and the Roman Empire? feat. Joel Mokyr
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Mokyr takes a deep dive into history, tracing back from the agricultural revolution to the advent of technology in the modern era, Joel highlight...
Ep. 5 From America to Meta: The Geopolitics of Empires, Old and New, feat. Daniel Immerwahr
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of #TheGreatTechGame podcast, host Anirudh Suri is joined by Prof. Daniel Immerwahr to discuss the geopolitics of empires. From Americ...
How Tech in Shaping Our Society in 2024? ft. John Steele Gordon
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John discusses the transformative impact of technological revolutions on society, culture, and politics, drawing parallels between the effects of the...
From SpaceX to AI: How New Inventions Make New Winners Overnight ft. John Steele Gordon
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This script delves into the impact of major technological innovations, from the steam engine and electricity to the internet and artificial intellige...
From Fire to the Internet: Inventions that Changed History ft. John Steele Gordon
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John discusses the concept of world-changing innovations, highlighted by the work-in-progress piece titled 'How to Change the World'. He explains tha...
US vs China: Who Will Win ft. John Steele Gordon
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation explores the complex relationship and competition between the United States and China, focusing on their economic, military, and te...
Invent Vs Adopt New Tech: What's a Better Way to Get Rich? Ft. John Steele Gordon
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John discusses the critical role of invention in building a sustainable and profitable startup ecosystem, contrasting it with the approach of duplica...
Why Silicon Valley Bank's Failure Shouldn't Surprise Us ft. John Steele Gordon
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John examines the evolution and constant struggle of the United States with its banking system, highlighting its turbulent history from the founding ...
How America Came to Rule the World: 3 Reasons Behind its Rise ft. John Steele Gordon
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The historical factors that contributed to the rise of the United States as a global economic power from 150 to 100 years ago. It identifies the U.S....
Ep 4. How did the United States Rise to become a Global Power?, feat. John Steele Gordon
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#TheGreatTechGamePodcast #AnirudhSuri #JohnSteeleGordonFollow Anirudh here: X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linke...
[Short] Ep 3. Would the US Take Over SpaceX or Google (like Britain took over East India Company)? Ft. Phil Stern
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation delves into the concept of 'informal empires' and challenges the notion that these empires feel 'informal' to those under their infl...
[Short] Ep 3. Parallels between US empire and British empire Ft. Phil Stern
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil & Anirudh discusses the parallels between the British Empire, known for its dominance through colonial corporations, and the modern-day geopo...
[Short] Ep 3. States vs. Big Tech: A Tug of War ft. Phil Stern
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil delves into the complex and ever-evolving relationship between state powers and private corporations throughout history, underscoring it as a 'tu...
[Short] Ep 3. Regulating Big Tech: Lessons from History Ft. Phil Stern
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation explores the historical dynamics between states and large colonial corporations, particularly through the lens of British colonialism...
[Short] Ep 3. Parallels between Venture Colonialism and Venture Capitalism ft. Phil Stern
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil delves into the concept of venture colonialism, as detailed in the book 'Empire Incorporated'. It draws a parallel between historical venture cap...
[Short] Ep 3. Would the US Take Over SpaceX or Google (like Britain took over East India Company)? Ft. Phil Stern
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation delves into the concept of 'informal empires' and challenges the notion that these empires feel 'informal' to those under their infl...
Ep. 3 - Big Tech Firms vs. Nation-States: What History Teaches Us, Feat. Philip Stern
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Great Tech Game podcast, host Anirudh Suri is joined by Phil Stern, professor of history at Duke University, to dive into the h...
Ep. 2 (Part 2) - How do some societies get rich, successful and creative? Ft. Joel Mokyr
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this two-part episode of The Great Tech Game podcast, host Anirudh Suri is joined by Joel Mokyr to dig deep into why some societies get r...
[Short] Ep 2. This one thing can help change a country's culture! feat. Joel Mokyr
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joel emphasizes the societal resistance to change, stating how individuals are shaped by their peers, teachers, and parents, who may deter them from q...
[Short] Ep 2. How can nations cultivate a culture of innovation? feat. Joel Mokyr
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joel discusses the importance of Information and communication technology and its role in economic prosperity. He explores how nations can foster a sp...
Ep 2. How do some societies get rich, successful and creative, and others don’t? Ft. Joel Mokyr
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#TheGreatTechGamePodcast #AnirudhSuri #JoelMokyrThe Great Tech Game podcast, with Anirudh Suri, brings you smart, insightful, big picture conversation...
[Short] Ep 1. Daron Acemoglu, Nobel Laureate in Economics 2024 || India and AI: Opportunities and risks
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#daronacemoglu #anirudhsuri #nobellaureate #economics Join us for an insightful discussion on India's technological future in this engaging clip. Expl...
[Short] Ep 1. Daron Acemoglu, Nobel Laureate in Economics 2024 || Today's Tech Era and the Gilded Age of 1890s
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Anirudh and Daron Acemoglu, Nobel Laureate in Economics 2024, in this insightful discussion as they delve into the looming specter of a second 'g...
[Short] Ep 1. Daron Acemoglu, Nobel Laureate in Economics 2024 || US vs China: View From the Rest of the World
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Link to the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/FqF5sUI_4jsJoin us for a discussion on the new challenges facing the global economy amidst the ongoing riva...
[Short] Ep 1. Daron Acemoglu, Nobel Laureate in Economics 2024 || Will Generative AI Kill Human Creativity?
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#daronacemoglu #anirudhsuri #greattechgame #tgtgpodcast #nobellaureate Discover the challenges of our modern era, particularly in navigating the compl...
[Short] Ep 1. Daron Acemoglu, Nobel Laureate in Economics 2024 || How Can Humans Harness Technology Fully?
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an enlightening interview where Daron advocates for societal intervention in the advancement of technology, emphasizing its non-determinis...
[Short] Ep 1. Daron Acemoglu, Nobel Laureate in Economics 2024, Explains || Will AI Sideline Humans?
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an insightful conversation as Anirudh & Daron delves into the pressing challenge facing humanity in the rapidly advancing era of Artif...
Ep. 1: How Nations can Succeed in the Age of AI? Feat. Daron Acemoglu
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the opening episode of The Great Tech Game podcast, host Anirudh Suri is joined by Daron Acemoglu to discuss how nations can succeed in the age of ...
Trailer: The Great Tech Game podcast
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Great Tech Game Podcast. I’m your host, Anirudh Suri. This podcast brings you smart, insightful conversations with some of the world’...