The Next Global Superpower Isn't Who You Think | Ian Bremmer | TED

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Published 2023-06-14
Who runs the world? Political scientist Ian Bremmer argues it's not as simple as it used to be. With some eye-opening questions about the nature of leadership, he asks us to consider the impact of the evolving global order and our choices as participants in the future of democracy.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Evoque786
    No matter who is in power; the world is losing morality, we are becoming polarised and greed is the new superpower.
  • @djankoulrea3463
    " It used to be just nature and nurture determining our identities , now its nature, nurture & Algorithms " Well said !!
  • @Gr33nsurfer
    "Question the algorithm" is a very important thought as it forms your "bubble" and most of the information you will get access to. Therefore independent media is still important and even more today than before.
  • We are getting to the point where we can’t trust ANYTHING we see online anymore. Words, pictures or videos. Very, very scary!!
  • @MI-rm1kz
    "...The US increasingly didnt want to be the world's policeman, or the architect of global trade, or even the cheerleader for global values..." said without even a hint of irony! Amazing!
  • @jpzhang8290
    Summary: Bremmer argues that we now live in a leaderless world, but he predicts that the future will consist of three overlapping orders a unipolar security order dominated by the US, a multipolar economic order with various influential players, and a digital order shaped by technology companies.
  • @Johnybravo0309
    May our footsteps write the story, Of resilience that makes us grow. And may every dawn be glory, For the country that never ceased to believe
  • @user-fh6og3fr1b
    Just one thing, It's not the US increasingly "didn't want to be a policeman", it's the US doesn't the ability to do that anymore.
  • @churabhok2869
    There was one incident in Bangalore, India, where in a man from one community responded by mocking another persons religion as his was mocked by this other person, it all happened on Facebook, soon the posts were shared rapidly, one community took major offence and burnt down an entire police station because of all this, that is what social media can do
  • @keithmoriyama5421
    I used to be a great fan of the TED series. But, I grew up. I started to do my own research. TED is a mainstream platform that titillates the masses.
  • @user-zh5bj8rk7h
    As a Russian citizen who works for a government enterprise, I can say that I have never met a person under 50 years old who was angry or in any way raised the question of whether Russia is a superpower. It is obvious to any reasonable person that we are technologically 20 years behind the Western world, that our economy is based mainly on the sale of natural resources, the money from which is spent extremely inefficiently. Until these two fundamental problems are resolved, there is no point in talking about Russia's global status. Our country is now saved from falling completely behind leading countries only by the decline of Western civilization and the social degradation of its representatives. Those who can overcome their problems earlier will take leading positions in the coming decades.
  • @InQieGaming
    Yoo.. this is actually a really good topic to discuss in TedTalk. Bravo Ian!
  • @ambition112
    0:12: 🌍 The world is currently in a leaderless state with three different overlapping orders. 2:33: Many citizens in wealthy democracies feel left behind by globalization, leading to a sense of illegitimacy. 4:06: The current global security order is unipolar, with the US and its allies as the most powerful players. 5:56: 💡 The speaker discusses the three world orders: global economic order, national security order, and digital order, highlighting the power of technology companies in shaping the digital world. 6:46: The European Union has the largest common market and sets the rules for profitable business. 8:18: The digital order, run by technology companies, holds significant power in determining military support, political discourse, and individual identities. 11:13: 🌍 The speaker discusses the potential outcomes of the digital order and the role of technology companies in shaping the future world. 13:22: The speaker raises questions about the accountability of technology companies in relation to artificial intelligence, data collection, and advertising models. Recap by Tammy
  • @rustworker
    Even before technology, multi-nationals were separate uncontrollable power. Tech has made that stronger.
  • @user-ww6tc3kn9f
    Powerful sharing. This leads us to go back and reflect on many things as youths...
  • BRICS seeks to create a new currency, considering gold's historical role as a store of value and medium of exchange. However, the functionality and acceptance of a gold-backed currency in the current global financial system are uncertain. Creating a new currency requires careful consideration of economic, political, and logistical factors.
  • @FreddieVee
    In 1975, the movie "Rollerball" was released. It pictured a world where countries no longer dominated the world, but large multinational corporations were in charge. Instead, in the first quarter of the 21st century, Social Media companies are kings and digital tools, psychology, AI and algorithms are their weapons.