# Paul Samson

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Ordinary People Rule (finding a path to true democracy with James Bacchus)

Ever since the ancient Athenians first attempted a democratic approach to governance, nations worldwide have been attempting to perfect it. Some things we’ve gotten right; for instance, many nations have decided that the Athenians’ exclusion of many groups of people was not conducive to democracy, …

Convenience Costs (the extraction economy with Tim Wu)

Today’s world is more convenient than it has ever been in history. It can take fewer than five discrete actions to have most anything delivered right to your door, and you don’t even have to get up from your chair. But in our world becoming so comfortable, so convenient, we must ask the question: W…

Necessary Friction (the fragility of today’s givens with Tim Minshall)

It’s easy to forget that everything in our lives that’s not strictly natural has been manufactured. That manufacturing incorporates elements from around the world, elements that had been designed, harvested, synthesized, shipped, assembled, shipped again to meet you. This system is remarkably effic…

The Middle Powers’ Stag Hunt

AI governance is not a one-note issue. It spans geopolitics, science, philosophy, sociology, and as it grows and impacts more aspects of human governance and decision making, so does its span. Unlike the Space Race, there’s little reason for international actors to limit collaboration, given the in…

Party Drugs for Trade Wars (unintended consequences with Chad P. Bown and Soumaya Keynes)

Dominance on the global stage doesn’t look the same as it once did, and some nations are only figuring that out as others are rewriting the rules out from under them. Global trade has suffered under tariffs, but not always in the expected ways. China has locked down its emergent technology, but nat…

True Colours (soccer jersey politics with Joey D’Urso)

Power over sports is power over people, power over passion. Worldwide, there is no stronger sports phenomenon than football. So when you see your team, your favourite player, sporting a brand name on their uniform, particularly a brand associated with a world power (such as Arsenal and Real Madrid …

One Step Forward (progress pathology with Carl Benedikt Frey)

Why do some empires grow and others collapse? Is collapse inevitable, or can the goalposts move at the rate of experimentation? And is data collection or artificial intelligence the final frontier? Either way, progress isn’t linear; rules and regulations are both the strengths and weaknesses of tod…

White Hot Silence Audiobook by Henry Porter

Listen to full audiobook for free : https://litupbook.com/free Title: White Hot SilenceSubtitle: Paul Samson Spy Thriller, Book 2Series: #2 in Paul Samson Spy ThrillerCategories: Crime, Crime Fiction, Espionage, InternationalAuthor: Henry PorterNarrator: Matt AddisPublisher: QuercusRelease date: 06…

Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together

Different economies, different perspectives. Can APEC still find enough common ground to prosper together? As China hosts APEC this year, leaders will gather in Shenzhen in November under the theme "Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together," with a focus on openness, innovation and co…

Much Ado About Macbeth Audiobook by Randy McCharles

Listen to full audiobook for free : https://litupbook.com/free Title: Much Ado About MacbethCategories: Contemporary, Contemporary Fantasy, Fantasy, FictionAuthor: Randy McCharlesNarrator: Harold SquirePublisher: Tyche BooksRelease date: 07-18-2016Language: EnglishSummary:When drama teacher Paul Sa…