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Thinkers & Ideas

BCG Henderson Institute
Leadership
Sustainability
Artificial Intelligence
Economics
Permacrisis
Technology
Business Ethics
Climate Change
Innovation
Corporate Accountability
Aging
Mohamed El-Erian
Economic Management
Public Policy
Social Responsibility
Inclusive Growth
Global Economy
Investment Management
Michael Spence
Cascading Crises

Inspiring and thought-provoking conversations with leading thinkers about influential ideas on business, technology, economics, and science. Hosted by Nikolaus Lang, Martin Reeves, and Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak. For more ideas and inspiration, sign up to receive BHI INSIGHTS, our monthly newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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In Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain, Nicholas Wright argues that war and competition are rooted in human biology—in our drives for survival, fairness, territory, and belonging.

Wright is a neuroscientist who researches the ... more

In After the Spike: Population, Progress, and the Case for People, Dean Spears and Michael Geruso argue that the defining demographic risk of this century is global depopulation.

Spears and Geruso are both professors at the University of Texas at Au... more

In How Progress Ends: Technology, Innovation, and the Fate of Nations, Carl Benedikt Frey argues that progress, throughout history, has not just depended on technological innovations but also on the flexibility of our institutions.

Frey is the assoc... more

In Anointed: The Extraordinary Effects of Social Status in A Winner-Take-Most World, Toby Stuart dives deeply into the power that social status holds over us.

Stuart is the Leo Helzel Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UC Berkeley’s Haas Sc... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Nicholas Wright
Neuroscientist researching the brain, technology, and security, advising the Pentagon
University College London, Georgetown University, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: Warhead with Dr. Nicholas Wright
Carl Benedikt Frey
Dieter Schwartz Associate Professor of AI and Work at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: How Progress Ends with Carl Benedikt Frey
Toby Stuart
Helzel Chair in Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business
UC Berkeley
Episode: Anointed with Toby Stuart
Hal Brands
Henry Kissinger Distinguished Professor of Global Affairs at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Episode: The Eurasian Century with Hal Brands
Dame Diane Coyle
Bennett Professor of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge and Director of the Productivity Institute.
University of Cambridge
Episode: The Measure of Progress with Diane Coyle
Kevin Evers
Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review and author of the upcoming book 'There's Nothing Like This'
Harvard Business Review
Episode: There's Nothing Like This with Kevin Evers
Matthew Weinzierl
Joseph and Jacqueline Elbling Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and Senior Associate Dean and Chair of the MBA program
Harvard Business School
Episode: Space to Grow with Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau
Brendan Rosseau
Orbital Launch Strategy Manager at Blue Origin and former Teaching Fellow and Research Associate at Harvard Business School
Blue Origin
Episode: Space to Grow with Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau
John Kay
Leading economist, fellow at St John's College, Oxford, and author of *The Corporation of the Twenty-First Century*
St John's College, Oxford
Episode: The Corporation in the Twenty-First Century with John Kay

Hosts

Nikolaus Lang
Global leader of the BCG Henderson Institute, host of the podcast during the year in alternating manner with Martin Reeves.
Martin Reeves
Chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, alternating host with Nikolaus Lang.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 137 ratings
  • Get an education in business strategy

    This podcast is like taking a strategy class in a top business school, only better because you’re getting a huge variety of top thinkers to teach the class. Reeves, himself a top-rated strategy thinker and writer, gets the most out of his guests for a simple reasons that eludes many other podcasts: he actually reads the books before he interviews, and you can tell. For those interested in business strategy (and adjacent topics) this is probably the best podcast out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    strategistpcs
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of the best

    This podcast is one of the best at addressing the biggest issues shaping businesses and the world. Low key approach but expertly done. Martin Reeves is a top notch interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dastorino
    United States5 years ago
  • Audio Quality

    Contents are great, speakers audio quality not much.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    pacheco.hugo
    Brazil5 years ago

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Warhead with Dr. Nicholas Wright
Q: How does your work help military leaders make decisions?
My work influences nuclear decision-making, addresses information operations, and enhances human-machine interactions.
Warhead with Dr. Nicholas Wright
Q: How do you think that machine intelligence and its interaction with humans is actually changing the nature of conflict in the future?
Machine intelligence, particularly AI, will change fighting dynamics by altering how humans interpret and harness technology in war.
Warhead with Dr. Nicholas Wright
Q: Why do you feel that neuroscience is the right lens to understand and explain and potentially even predict conflicts?
Neuroscience helps apply new understanding about the brain to real-world issues, particularly in the context of decision-making related to warfare.
After the Spike with Dean Spears and Michael Geruso
Q: What should business leaders have on top of the mind heading into this depopulation era?
Business leaders should consider how changing demographic trends will impact workforce dynamics and consumer demand, projecting the size and age structure of populations to inform their strategic decisions.
How Progress Ends with Carl Benedikt Frey
Q: What hurdles do you see in AI that may affect its potential for progress?
Markets are concentrating, which influences how firms use AI, often leaning towards automation instead of exploring new use cases.

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What is Thinkers & Ideas about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations with leading thinkers are centered around high-level discussions that explore influential ideas in business, technology, economics, and science. Topics range from the implications of artificial intelligence and innovation on various industries to the critique of traditional economic metrics and corporate structures. The approach is characterized by a blend of scholarly insights and practical applications, aiming to inspire the audience with diverse perspectives on how to navigate current and future challenges in these fields. Noteworthy guests include economists, scholars, and industry experts who offer their expertise, making the content both relevant and enlightening for those keen on understanding the evolving landscape of ... more

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5. Dame Diane Coyle
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