Drowning in data, starving for wisdom?

If data really is the new oil, how do we use it to get to where we want to be? In this episode, hosts Matt Potter, Rob Gardner and Claire Trott are joined by the FT’s Undercover Economist Tim Harford, who explores the perils of prediction, with cautionary tales of unexpected crashes in stock markets and computers; Baroness Camilla Cavendish, former advisor to Prime Minister David Cameron and author of the acclaimed book Extra Time: 10 Lessons For An Ageing World, discovers some intriguing possible futures as our populations age; and we meet Toby Heaps, the ‘clean capitalism’ pioneer, who reveals how greater transparency has allowed investors to become a powerful force in global efforts to make business more sustainable. Presenters: Rob Gardner, Matt Potter, Claire TrottProducers: Sera Berksoy, Nathan CopelinAssistant Producers: Chris Marais, James Hedley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Will tomorrow’s tech solve today’s problems? What will our children’s old age be like? How carefully can we plan in an unpredictable world? Famous guests and great minds join our studio team and St. James’s Place experts to explore the ideas, people and trends that are shaping our futures. Packed with fascinating insights and lively conversation from around the world, on the things you’ll need to be prepared for – from the way we’ll live, work and invest, to science, money and psychology.#TCTpodcasthttps://www.sjp.co.uk/tctpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.