Wisdom of the Crowd

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Welcome to “Wisdom of the Crowd”, a podcast miniseries that explores the future of transatlantic relations. From democracy and geopolitics to climate change and technology, we take a closer look at the most pressing issues impacting the transatlantic alliance by interviewing top experts and using a strategy of crowd-sourced forecasting. We don’t just rely on experts and policy makers; we listen to a crowd of forecasters, and YOU, to determine the outcome of future events. We call that “the wisdom of the crowd”. Wisdom of the Crowd is produced by the Bertelsmann Foundation, the Bertelsmann Stiftung, Are We Europe, and Awe Studio. Sound design is done by Stefano Montali and the podcast artwork is by Tamara Tasić. This series is hosted by Rylie Munn.

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Partner, Competitor, or Rival: The Transatlantic Relationship with China - 6

This sixth and final episode of Wisdom of the Crowd is all about China. From the race to define the use of Artificial Intelligence, to securing critical materials around the globe, the issues on the horizon are both new and daunting. There has long been a debate about whether China is a partner, competitor, or rival, but it has become increasingly clear that policymakers in Washington and Brussels will have to accept that the country may be all three: A partner on existential global challenges l...

Jan 03, 2024•46 min•Ep. 7

A Trillion Dollar Partnership: The Future of the Transatlantic Economy - 5

In this fifth episode of Wisdom of the Crowd we explore the intricate trade and economic relationship between the United States and Europe. Within this trillion-dollar partnership lies a complex history of agreements, conflicts, and transformative shifts that have altered its course throughout the years. From the rise of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) to its dramatic collapse, from the Trump administration’s contentious U.S.-EU trade dialogue to Biden’s Inflation Reduc...

Sep 26, 2023•41 min•Ep. 6

The 21st Century Space Race: Geopolitical Competition or Cooperation? - 4

In this fourth episode of Wisdom of the Crowd , we take a look at geopolitics , but not just how geopolitics play out here on earth. We’re going to zoom out a bit – looking at how space continues to operate as a stage for geopolitical competition, long after the Cold War of the last century. Today, new technologies and global powers, alongside private giants like SpaceX and Blue Origin, are re-shaping the space race. We will hear new perspectives and ask important questions about both the strate...

Jul 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 5

The Great Tech Policy Debate: should innovation be regulated? - 3

In this third episode of Wisdom of the Crowd we take a look at technology. Specifically, we’ll hone in on the relationship between the U.S. and EU in the world of tech and trade policy. We’ll discuss how transatlantic partners are working together to tackle the biggest challenges in this field, including data privacy, artificial intelligence and tech regulation. Our guests on the show today are Rob Atkinson, the president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) in Washingt...

May 11, 2023•39 min•Ep. 4

Are democracies a dying breed? - 2

Mar 29, 2023•32 min•Ep. 3

Intro to crowdsourced forecasting - 1

Feb 23, 2023•33 min•Ep. 2

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Welcome to "Wisdom of the Crowd", a podcast miniseries that explores the future of transatlantic relations through the lens of crowd-sourced forecasting. From geopolitics to climate change, we seek the wisdom of the crowd, not just experts and policymakers, to gain a more accurate assessment of future events. Join us and add your voice to the "Wisdom of the Crowd". Wisdom of the Crowd is produced by the Bertelsmann Foundation, the Bertelsmann Stiftung, Are We Europe, and Awe Studio. Sound design...

Feb 23, 2023•1 min•Ep. 1