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The EI Podcast

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The EI Podcast brings you weekly conversations and audio essays from leading writers, thinkers and historians. Hosted by Alastair Benn and Paul Lay. Find the EI Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or search The EI Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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EI's Paul Lay is joined by Helen Thompson to discuss US–China rivalry, the growing importance of the Western Hemisphere in geopolitics, and the inherent instability of a multipolar world.

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EI's Paul Lay is joined by neuroscientist Nicholas Wright to discuss how the brain shapes war, and how war shapes the brain.

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Graeme Thompson on the fall of a liberal world order. Read by Leighton Pugh.

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John Tasioulas examines how a classical conception of democracy – distinct from liberal democracy – may offer the resources needed to meet the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence. Read by Leighton Pugh.

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Recent Guests

Helen Thompson
Professor of Political Economy at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: The instability of a multipolar era
Dr. Nicholas Wright
One of the world's leading neuroscientists, who researches the brain and its application in warfare and security
University College London
Episode: Nicholas Wright on why the brain is the ultimate weapon of war
Dan Wang
Research fellow at the Hoover History Lab at Stanford University and author of Breakneck, China's Quest to Engineer the Future
Hoover Institution
Episode: Dan Wang on China's quest to engineer the future
Stephen Kotkin
Expert on Russian and European affairs, Kleinheim Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution.
Hoover Institution
Episode: Stephen Kotkin on a new age of warfare
Jonathan Esty
PhD student at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Graham Greene's Vietnam
Andrew Lambert
Laughton Professor of Naval History at King's College London, distinguished naval historian
King's College London
Episode: No more Napoleons: British grand strategy in the 19th century
Karolina Watroba
Author of Metamorphoses, In Search of Franz Kafka, A Journey Through a Century of Kafka's Readers and Readings.
Episode: The Trial at 100: revisiting Kafka’s prophetic masterpiece
Tim Bouverie
Author of 'Allies at War', focusing on diplomatic history during WWII
Bodleyhead
Episode: How Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin fought Hitler – and each other
Bijan Omrani
Historian and author of the book 'God is an Englishman, Christianity and the Creation of England'
Episode: Christianity and the creation of England

Hosts

Alastair Benn
Co-host of the EI Podcast.
Paul Lay
Co-host of the EI Podcast and Senior Editor at Engelsberg Ideas.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Thought provoking

    Such a well done show. Thoughtful, interesting and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bradbel
    United States3 months ago
  • The best podcast this side of the Potomac

    A truly excellent podcast with knowledgeable hosts, fascinating guests and a delightfully eclectic mix of topics. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    An honourable man
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and informative nature of discussions, often describing the content as engaging and intellectually stimulating.
The podcast is praised for its knowledgeable hosts and the diversity of topics covered, making it appealing to those who enjoy deep dives into historical and contemporary issues.

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#104
United Kingdom/History
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#229
Italy/History
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#39
Singapore/History
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#89
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#149
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#163
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Dan Wang on China's quest to engineer the future
Q: What are some of the demographic factors affecting China's manufacturing industry?
China's manufacturing landscape has diversified geographically and demographically, with advancements in education and health increasing human capital across various provinces.
Dan Wang on China's quest to engineer the future
Q: What do you mean by engineer and lawyerly society, and how do they impact China's and America's approach?
Engineers symbolize a methodical approach to governance, focusing on societal management, whereas lawyers reflect a system bound by rules often leading to obstructions in construction and infrastructure development in the US.
Stephen Kotkin on a new age of warfare
Q: What could Europe do practically to turn this around or at least to offer a more positive future?
Europe needs significant conscription and a serious re-investment in military infrastructure while overcoming societal constraints against war.
The dawn of the post-literate society
Q: What does AI and machine learning mean for individuals in a post-literate society?
It leaves individuals in a potentially endangered position, as many rely on AI for their academic work without developing substantial intellectual capacity.
The dawn of the post-literate society
Q: Is it too early to talk of the dawn of the post-literate society?
No, I don't think it is. The figures you refer to are alarming, but I guess, I don't know, I find it hard to be surprised by them.

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