IEA Podcast

Are We Ready for Disaster? In Conversation with Dr Stephen Davies


Listen Later

Join IEA Executive Director Tom Clougherty and Senior Education Fellow Dr. Stephen Davies for an insightful discussion on global catastrophic risks. With over 30 years of educational experience and a deep grasp of political and economic dynamics, Steve offers valuable insights into potential threats to humanity.


In this conversation, Steve delves into his new book, "Apocalypse Next," published by the IEA, which explores global catastrophic risks and their implications. Drawing on extensive research, Steve challenges conventional thinking on risk assessment, the state's role, and technological progress.


From nuclear war to solar flares, Steve highlights various dangers with catastrophic consequences and emphasizes the need for resilience in interconnected global systems.


Throughout, Steve provides insights into how economists can mitigate global risks, advocating for cost-benefit analysis and proactive measures.


Don't miss this engaging conversation on global risks and our future. Subscribe and stay updated on our latest events.



Get full access to Institute of Economic Affairs | Insider at insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

IEA PodcastBy Institute of Economic Affairs

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

13 ratings


More shows like IEA Podcast

View all
Politics Unpacked by The Times

Politics Unpacked

112 Listeners

Best of the Spectator by The Spectator

Best of the Spectator

186 Listeners

The spiked podcast by The spiked podcast

The spiked podcast

206 Listeners

Coffee House Shots by The Spectator

Coffee House Shots

180 Listeners

Americano by The Spectator

Americano

262 Listeners

The Brendan O'Neill Show by The Brendan O'Neill Show

The Brendan O'Neill Show

365 Listeners

The Edition by The Spectator

The Edition

50 Listeners

Last Orders - a spiked podcast by Last Orders - a spiked podcast

Last Orders - a spiked podcast

50 Listeners

New Culture Forum by New Culture Forum

New Culture Forum

90 Listeners

The Daily T by The Telegraph

The Daily T

103 Listeners

IFS Zooms In: The Economy by Institute for Fiscal Studies

IFS Zooms In: The Economy

9 Listeners

Planet Normal by The Telegraph

Planet Normal

201 Listeners

Chopper's Political Podcast | GB News by GB News

Chopper's Political Podcast | GB News

13 Listeners

Not Another One by Steve Richards, Miranda Green, Tim Montgomerie and Iain Martin

Not Another One

23 Listeners

The Sceptic by The Daily Sceptic

The Sceptic

5 Listeners