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2050 Investors — Economic and markets megatrends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets

Societe Generale | Podcast about economy, market trends and sustainability
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Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG. Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an exploration of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging globa... more

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This episode was first aired on 18/11/2021

What is the impact of technological change on employment? When it comes to skills and jobs, adaptability quotient (AQ) can have a massive impact on your career, in comparison to intellectual (IQ) and emotio... more

What if our biggest edge in an AI world isn’t more data—but better learning?

In this episode of 2050 Investors, host Kokou Agbo-Bloua pits biological intelligence (BI) against its artificial counterpart (AI). Creativity and synapses on one side; sca... more

This episode was first aired on 29/01/2025

How did the banking system evolve from a simple bench—the very origin of the word “bank”—into the sophisticated institutions that drive the global economy?

Banks are more than just institutions. With over 4... more

Artificial intelligence may appear weightless, but its backbone is built on vast, energy-hungry data centers. In this episode, host Kokou Agbo-Bloua explores how these facilities—from corporate server farms to hyperscale sites—have become the brain o... more

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Recent Guests

Sir Christopher Pissarides
Nobel Prize in Economics (2010); School Professor of Economics and Political Science at LSE; Professor of European Studies at University of Cyprus
London School of Economics; University of Cyprus
Episode: REPLAY · Surviving Job Darwinism: Adaptability in Today's Job Market (ft. Sir Christopher Pissarides, 2010 Nobel Prize in Economics)
Dr. Barbara Oakley
Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Oakland University and creator of the Coursera course 'Learning How to Learn'
Oakland University
Episode: "I Learn, Therefore I Evolve": Rethinking Human Learning in the Age of AI (ft. Dr. Barbara Oakley)
Sikander Rashid
Global Head of AI Infrastructure
Brookfield
Episode: Data Centers: Where AI builds Its Brain (ft. Sikander Rashid, Global Head of AI Infrastructure at Brookfield)
Joseph Lubin
Co-founder of Ethereum, CEO of ConsenSys
ConsenSys
Episode: Stablecoins: DeFi-ing Traditional Finance with Joseph Lubin, Co-founder of Ethereum
Tim de Knegt
Strategic Finance Manager at the Port of Rotterdam
Port of Rotterdam
Episode: REPLAY · 'Around the World' of Trade: The Evolution of Globalization (ft. Tim de Knegt, Strategic Finance Manager at the Port of Rotterdam)
Nisha Bakker
Director of Partnerships at The Ocean Cleanup
The Ocean Cleanup
Episode: REPLAY · The Nautilus Chronicles: Exploring The Future of Oceans (ft. Nisha Bakker, Director Partnerships at The Ocean Cleanup)
Anne-Christine Champion
Co-head of global banking and investor solutions at Societe Generale
Societe Generale
Episode: The €14 trillion question: Can Europe finance its own future? (ft Anne-Christine Champion)
Thomas Kolster
Marketing and sustainability expert, author of Goodvertising
Episode: The Dual Power of Advertising: From Ad-diction to Good-vertising (ft. Thomas Kolster, author of Goodvertising)
Yann Garnier
Head of Sales for Global Markets at Societe Generale
Societe Generale
Episode: The Alchemy of Sales: Earning Client Trust Across Cultures (ft. Yann Garnier, Head of Sales, Global Markets at Societe Generale)

Host

Kokou Agbo-Bloua
Host of 2050 Investors; Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 179 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Great insight about markets. And beyond markets on topics that touch other aspects of our life, like energy transition, climate change…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arnaud L75
    France4 years ago
  • Ali is indeed the greatest of all times

    Well done for the episode on inflation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    juirrtyu
    France4 years ago
  • Brilliant

    Very insightful, thank you Kokou Agbo Bloua !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jumqnji
    France4 years ago
  • Fun & captivating

    Captivating. Helps to understand with data & humor major topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LuPEdeMo
    France5 years ago
  • Smart way to learn!

    Interesting and captivating podcasts! We learn a lot with Kokou. A smart and fun way to learn more and more!😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jsusbzjdjxhebdb
    France5 years ago

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Episodes blend serious macro analysis with engaging storytelling and humor.
Listeners appreciate the data-driven market insights and broad topic range.
Guests are consistently high-caliber and bring diverse perspectives.

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#207
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#208
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REPLAY · Surviving Job Darwinism: Adaptability in Today's Job Market (ft. Sir Christopher Pissarides, 2010 Nobel Prize in Economics)
Q: What skills will be most valued in the future job market?
A balanced mix of broad social skills and technical ability, with emphasis on flexible learning, adaptability, and on-the-job upskilling rather than early over-specialization.
REPLAY · Surviving Job Darwinism: Adaptability in Today's Job Market (ft. Sir Christopher Pissarides, 2010 Nobel Prize in Economics)
Q: Do you think this is transitory or permanent?
He argues that while frictions are always present due to ongoing technological change, we should expect persistent unemployment and vacancies over time, with gradual improvement as workers learn new skills and adapt.
"I Learn, Therefore I Evolve": Rethinking Human Learning in the Age of AI (ft. Dr. Barbara Oakley)
Q: Do you see a world where humans are augmented by AI-powered Neuralink chips in their brains?
Dr. Oakley indicates that while future enhancements through technology might emerge, significant work still needs to occur in educational systems before AI integration can be effective.
"I Learn, Therefore I Evolve": Rethinking Human Learning in the Age of AI (ft. Dr. Barbara Oakley)
Q: If you had to learn a brand-new complex skill today to survive the AI wave, what would your daily protocol look like?
Dr. Oakley suggests dedicating a consistent time each day to practice and learn, using short bursts followed by breaks to allow the brain to consolidate information.
"I Learn, Therefore I Evolve": Rethinking Human Learning in the Age of AI (ft. Dr. Barbara Oakley)
Q: How do you see the shift and the right balance between putting a lot of energy in prompt engineering versus trying to train our brain to develop cognitive and critical thinking?
Dr. Oakley argues that cognitive offloading has always existed, and we need to ensure internal knowledge to synthesize information effectively, regardless of how easy access to information becomes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 2050 Investors

What is 2050 Investors about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data-driven exploration of macroeconomics, markets, and sustainability megatrends that shape the path to 2050. Conversations blend rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, covering inflation dynamics, ESG investing, energy transitions, globalization, AI, and the evolving financial system. The show often features high-profile guests from finance, technology, and policy, offering practical insights for investors, strategists, and academics who want to understand how global shifts may impact assets, economies, and society. Noteworthy is the host's cross-asset perspective and a knack for tying complex topics to tangible implications for business and policy, sometimes sprinkled with humor and pop culture references to illuminate nuanced... more

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5. Tim de Knegt
6. Nisha Bakker
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