Science Summit at UNGA79: Brain Economy Paradigm Shift for Democratic Renewal

Oct 7, 2024

As part of the 2024 UN Science Summit at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal joined a distinguished panel to discuss how democratic systems can prosper in the age of technological acceleration. Rosenthal’s remarks, which begin at 24:19, focused on the critical importance of pluralism at this illiberal moment. You can access the full discussion below.

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