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Inside Britain’s summer-productivity problem
08:55|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. While countries across Europe shut down for much of the summer, Britons navigate a strange seasonal slump. Topics covered:British cultureSummer holidaysRemote workListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.
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China’s nostalgia for the 1990s
07:41|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Romanticised visions of the past reveal a yearning for economic optimism and warmer leadership in China. Topics covered:Chinese culture Jiang ZeminXi JinpingListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.Daron Acemoglu is an unconvincing Nobel laureate
11:14|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Daron Acemoglu has earned immense intellectual authority. But economists increasingly question whether his influence is justified.Topics covered:Daron AcemogluEconomicsAcademiaListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.Why treating AIs as conscious is dangerous
08:40|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Some researchers have started to treat their AI models like minds. This sets a worrying trap for the human species. Topics covered:Artificial intelligenceConsciousnessPhilosophy Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.How AI is changing tourism
08:55|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Chatbots are just the latest technology to advise on trips. AI could save tourists from the TikTok herd. Topics covered:Artificial intelligenceSocial mediaTourismListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.Will democracy be restored in Venezuela?
05:18|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Restoring democracy did not sound like Donald Trump’s priority in Venezuela. But Marco Rubio’s efforts offer new hope. Topics covered:Venezuela Marco RubioMaría Corina MachadoListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.Why index funds demand active choices
07:02|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Despite their reputation for being passive, index funds still require active choices and manager discretion.Topics covered:Index fundsInvestingStocksListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.