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A Walk Around the Lake With...

The Ditchley Foundation
Artificial Intelligence
Iran
Middle East
China
United States
Ukraine
Journalism
Energy
Healthcare
Economy

In this interview series, the director of The Ditchley Foundation, James Arroyo, takes a series of walks around our lake in the Cotswolds in conversation with members of the Ditchley community about their lives, their careers and the state of the world. Ditchley works to renew democratic societies, states and alliances to sustain peace, freedom and the rule of law. We do this by bringing together ... more

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US-China rivalry, political infighting, and a role for middle powers

In episode #5 of our video interview series, The DitchleyFoundation’s director, James Arroyo, walks around the lake and talks with Malcolm Turnbull, Australia’s 29th prime minster ... more

War Stories: Iran, the Middle East, and the “war on truth”In episode #4 of our video interview series, The Ditchley Foundation’s director, James Arroyo, walks around the lake and talks with the BBC’s International Editor Jeremy Bowen about the war in... more

A walk around the lake with… Chris MairsHow is the future made? What is the relationship between physical sight and insight? In episode #3 of our video interview series, The Ditchley Foundation’s director, James Arroyo, walks and talks with Chris Mai... more

Social media vs live events: where do we find real community?

In episode #2 of our video interview series, The Ditchley Foundation’s director, James Arroyo, walks and talks with Dr. Alex Mahon, CEO of Superstruct, one of the world’s leading festiva... more

AI: hype, hysteria, or the great hope for humanity? In this inaugural episode of our new video interview series, The Ditchley Foundation’s director, James Arroyo, walks and talks with Kenneth Cukier, deputy executive editor at The Economist. A Ditchl... more

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Malcolm Turnbull
29th Prime Minister of Australia (2015-2018); former lawyer, businessman, and Liberal leader
Australian Government; Liberal Party of Australia
Episode: Episode 05 – A Walk Around the Lake with… Malcolm Turnbull
Jeremy Bowen
International Editor of the BBC
BBC
Episode: Episode 04 – A Walk Around the Lake With… Jeremy Bowen
Chris Mairs
Technology investor with a long career in tech
Independent investor; former tech industry executive
Episode: Episode 03 - A Walk Around the Lake With… Chris Mairs
Alex Mahon
Former CEO of Channel 4, CEO of Superstruct
Superstruct
Episode: Episode 02 - A Walk Around the Lake With… Alex Mahon
Ken Cukier
Editor at The Economist, AI thinker and writer
The Economist
Episode: Episode 01 - A Walk Around the Lake With… Kenneth Cukier

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James Arroyo
Host of the walking interview series with the director of The Ditchley Foundation; leads conversations around leadership, governance, and global affairs.

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Episode 02 - A Walk Around the Lake With… Alex Mahon
Q: How do you see AI affecting careers in the media and the use of technology in festivals or broadcasting?
AI can summarize and extract trends from data and comments, aiding creativity and efficiency, but it should not replace human judgment, critical thinking, and the need for diverse, original ideas.
Episode 02 - A Walk Around the Lake With… Alex Mahon
Q: You mentioned the Channel 4 model and its public-service mission. Do you think that approach is a good model for other countries or broadcasters?
A system that serves underrepresented voices while remaining financially sustainable has value; a mix of funding models could preserve investigative, challenging journalism while appealing to broader audiences.
Episode 02 - A Walk Around the Lake With… Alex Mahon
Q: Alex, you've made a big jump from television to running Superstruct, and to the world of festivals. What attracted you to do that?
Both paths center on culture and social cohesion; live festivals offer a tangible, large-scale way to bring people together and create meaningful experiences that counter digital isolation.
Episode 01 - A Walk Around the Lake With… Kenneth Cukier
Q: What are the main societal risks you are most worried about?
The greatest concerns include AI-enabled weapons, surveillance drones, and the potential for unequal distribution of AI benefits leading to a widened prosperity gap.
Episode 01 - A Walk Around the Lake With… Kenneth Cukier
Q: What could a positive future look like if AI is guided wisely?
A future with abundant and clean energy, improved public services, better healthcare, and opportunities for humans to focus on creative, social, and meaning-driven work rather than drudgery.

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