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  I, robot? AI and consciousness

  Aug 21, 202625 min

  The rise of generative AI has put new urgency into ancient questions. What is consciousness, and can machines ever have it ? We dive into the data that reveal a surge in sexually transmitted infections in Europe. And our obituaries editor considers the life of Mary de Rachewiltz , translator and tireless defender of her father, Ezra Pound.  Watch extended clips from Insider here . Guests and host: Alok Jha, science & technology editor Stephen Hurford, newsdesk writer Ann Wroe, obituaries editor Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  AI, consciousness sexual health, STIs, STDs, Europe Mary de Rachewiltz, Ezra Pound Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Bombs and bombshells: Zelensky under pressure

  Aug 20, 202623 min

  From anti-corruption probes to a disgruntled ex-minister calling for elections to disrupted grain shipments, headaches are mounting for Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. China has until now coped with a patchy, pricey system for mental-health treatment. The government is now getting serious about plugging the gaps. And why a debate over “Paw Patrol” is more than just culture-war madness.  Guests and host: Oliver Carroll, Ukraine correspondent Sarah Wu, China correspondent Andrew Miller, special correspondent Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Ukraine war, Volodymyr Zelensky, Mykhailo Fedorov China, CCP, mental health Paw Patrol, culture wars Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Wake-up haul: an Ozempic moment for the brain

  Aug 19, 202622 min

  Orexins are peptides involved in the body’s sleep-wake system—and are big pharma’s next big thing. Like multi-purpose GLPs, they may have far more uses than just regulating shuteye. We ask why Japan’s post-war innovation boom petered out, and what must be done to breed more unicorns . And why procrastination seems to be on the rise, and how to beat it . Guests and host: Shailesh Chitnis, global business correspondent Ethan Wu, Asia business and finance editor Benjamin Sutherland, science writer Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  orexins, peptides, sleep disorders, pharmaceuticals Japan, innovation, startups procrastination Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Settler bet: a West Bank flashpoint

  Aug 18, 202622 min

  Israeli settlers have been clashing more and more with Palestinians in the West Bank, often with government backing. We examine the forces at play in what could soon be yet another battlefront. India’s proliferating civil codes are creating insuperable legal contradictions for a multi-faith people. And answering some letters addressed to our “agony uncle” columnist.  Guests and host: Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent Kira Huju, Asia correspondent Andrew Palmer, executive editor Jason Palmer (no relation), co-host of “The Intelligence” Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  West Bank, Palestinians, Israeli settlers, Israel election India, civil codes, Hindu nationalism management, advice Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  It’s not easy being Green: Zack Polanski

  Aug 17, 202624 min

  To critics, Britain’s Green Party leader is dangerous, even a con man. To fans, he is a national saviour-in-waiting. Our correspondent meets him to see what is behind the hype. So-called SpudCells have just seven bespoke DNA loops, but represent a revolutionary step toward life made from scratch. And the many ways travel agents still beat the bots. Guests and host: Andrew Miller, special correspondent Oliver Morton, planetary affairs editor Caitlin Talbot, culture correspondent Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Zack Polanski, Britain’s Green Party SpudCells, synthetic biology travel agents, luxury travel Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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