Beurzen door het dak, 70 jaar sinds de ramp in Marcinelle en AI maakt een virus
Summary
This episode explores three distinct topics: the disconnect between record-high stock markets and geopolitical tensions, explained by financial economist Tom Simons; the 70th anniversary of the Marcinelle mine disaster and its impact on Belgian migration and industry, discussed with historian Tom Nagels; and the use of AI to design new viruses, explained by professor Rob Lavigne.
Topics discussed
Intro: Record highs, Marcinelle, and AI viruses
Why stock markets ignore geopolitical risks
The Marcinelle mine disaster and its legacy
Creating new viruses with AI
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