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Technology
Human Rights
Public Policy
The Tech Coup
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Digital Technology
Heidi Tworek
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Silicon Valley
Influencer Culture
Economic History
Fake News
The Big Fix, How Companies Capture Markets and Harm Canadians
Competition Policy
Canada
Shipping Containers
Global Trade
Digital Assets
Port Operations

Policy Prompt is a podcast featuring long-form interviews — going in depth to find nuances in the conversation — with leading global scholars, writers, policy makers, business leaders and technologists working at the intersection of technology, society and public policy. The focus of the podcast will be to advance constructive policy remedies for urgent global problems.

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Often compared to ocean shipping lanes, Earth’s orbital layers act as channels to almost 14,000 satellites moving at around 7 km/second. These orbital pathways are becoming increasingly congested as a rapidly growing number of commercial actors enter... more

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For centuries, the power to create money was isolated to traditional issuers, who built trust over the ages. But now stablecoins are starting to pull at that monopoly, rising up in relevance as a massive innovation on infrastructure. Some jurisdictio... more

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In episode 16, hosts Vass and Paul talk to Marc Levinson — economist, historian and author of The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger, published in 2016, and the follow-up, Outside the Box: How Globaliz... more

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Recent Guests

Esther Brimmer
Senior Fellow at the US Council on Foreign Relations and former US Assistant Secretary of State
US Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Space Is a Human Domain (discussing governance challenges with Esther Brimmer and Jessica West)
Jessica West
Senior Researcher at Project Ploughshares, focusing on space security and demilitarization
Project Ploughshares
Episode: Space Is a Human Domain (discussing governance challenges with Esther Brimmer and Jessica West)
Ali Abou Daya
CEO of Transactics
Transactics
Episode: The Trust Battle: Stablecoins, Crypto and the Future of Money (with Ali Abou Daya and Morva Rohani)
Morva Rohani
Executive Director of the Canadian Web3 Council
Canadian Web3 Council
Episode: The Trust Battle: Stablecoins, Crypto and the Future of Money (with Ali Abou Daya and Morva Rohani)
Marc Levinson
Economist and historian
Episode: From Shipping Things to Spreading Ideas (unboxing global trade with Marc Levinson)
Denise Hearn
Co-author, author, applied researcher, and advisor on antitrust and economic policy
Columbia University Center on Sustainable Investment
Episode: The Competition Cage Match (Vass Bednar and Denise Hearn weigh in)
Heidi Tworek
Associate professor of history and public policy at the University of British Columbia.
University of British Columbia
Episode: A look at News, Memes, and Wireless Tech from More than 100 Years Ago (Heidi Tworek calls from Germany)
Thomas Mullaney
Professor of history and East Asian studies at Stanford
Stanford University
Episode: How Every Computer Is a Chinese Computer (twirling the cord with Thomas Mullaney)
Susie Alegre
International human rights lawyer and author
Episode: Siri, Tell Us About Human Rights and Robot Wrongs (a conversation with Susie Alegre)

Hosts

Paul Sampson
Co-host of the podcast and President of the Center for International Governance Innovation, providing insights into public policy and governance issues.
Bass Bednar
Co-host of the podcast, contributing to discussions around technology's impact on policy and society.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Thoughtfully produced

    This is a thoughtfully produced show that offers nuanced discussion on technology and policy. Great show titles. Recommended for lovers of good longform interview.

    Apple Podcasts
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    allisonleonard
    Canada8 months ago

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Listeners commend the podcast for its thoughtful production and nuanced discussions around technology and policy, highlighting the quality of long-form interviews.
It has been described as a valuable resource for anyone invested in understanding complex societal issues and the intricacies of public discourse.

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From Shipping Things to Spreading Ideas (unboxing global trade with Marc Levinson)
Q: What implications does the growing focus on services and intangibles have for global trade?
The importance of services is increasing, leading to a challenge in measuring their contribution to trade compared to tangible goods.
From Shipping Things to Spreading Ideas (unboxing global trade with Marc Levinson)
Q: What changed in the nature of port operations due to containerization?
Port operations shifted from labor-intensive break-bulk handling to streamlined container management, reducing the number of dock workers needed but increasing the need for high-skilled labor.
History Claps Back on Techno-Optimism, with Daron Acemoglu
Q: What do you think about the potential future of AI and its impact on jobs?
AI will change educational needs and the labor market, but its use must be guided by a focus on the most beneficial applications rather than hype-driven automation.
History Claps Back on Techno-Optimism, with Daron Acemoglu
Q: How have new technologies affected the way you do your own job?
New technologies have improved data accessibility and communication, allowing for broader dissemination of research, although they have also created challenges such as sensationalism.
History Claps Back on Techno-Optimism, with Daron Acemoglu
Q: What are your overall takeaways or patterns with your research on technology and prosperity?
Technology is a powerful engine of progress but does not guarantee widespread benefits; the direction and impact of technology depend greatly on institutional frameworks and societal choices.

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1. Esther Brimmer
2. Jessica West
3. Ali Abou Daya
4. Morva Rohani
5. Marc Levinson
6. Denise Hearn
7. Heidi Tworek
8. Thomas Mullaney

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