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Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

Ed Conway Breaks Down The World's Most Important Materials | Christmas Special

Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

Boxlight Creative Studio

Technology, Careers, Business

5.01K Ratings

🗓️ 20 December 2023

⏱️ 93 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to another captivating episode! Today, we have a special treat for you as we sit down with the brilliant Ed Conway, a prominent figure in economics and journalism. In the 1980s, Ed Conway's journey began near Oxfordshire, where his love for economics and journalism flourished. After studying English at Oxford University, he earned a scholarship to Harvard, where he pursued his master's degree. Armed with degrees from two of the world's finest institutions, Ed returned to the UK, stepping into the role of correspondent for the Daily Mail. Ed's career soared as he became the Economics Editor for both The Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Telegraph. During this time, he achieved a significant milestone by publishing his first book, "50 Economics Ideas You Really Need to Know," which received critical acclaim and was translated into an impressive 13 languages. In 2011, Sky News recognized Ed's exceptional talents, appointing him as their first-ever Economics Editor. Fast forward 12 years, and Ed is still a prominent figure at Sky, having recently released a new book—a personal favorite of ours this year. But don't just take our word for it. Ed's latest book has garnered widespread recognition, earning the title of Book of the Year by The Times, Financial Times, Economist, New Statesman, and BBC Radio 4 Book Of The Week. The praise doesn't stop there, with reviews from notable figures such as Tim Marshall, author of "Prisoners Of Geography," and Peter Frankopan, author of "The Silk Roads." Join us as we delve into Ed Conway's incredible insights into economics and his ability to convey complex ideas in a truly fascinating way. If you're a fan of compelling narratives and surprising revelations, this episode is not to be missed! Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Welcome to Jimmy's Jobs of the Future. We have a bit of a Christmas special for you lined up today.

0:06.5

It's a bit like the spectator in the sense that this is almost a double issue. It's one of the

0:10.9

longest episodes we've ever recorded of Jimmy's jobs of the future, but I do think it's one of our best ever episodes.

0:19.0

We've also done a pretty remarkable trailer and introduction to it, which you're going to hear in a minute

0:25.2

but I do also encourage you to check it out on YouTube because it's something that we're putting

0:30.1

a lot of effort into here at Jimmy's jobs at the moment. We have some big plans next year to make

0:35.8

some docu series about the economy and about British business, which I'm really excited about.

0:46.0

I hope you'll get a chance to listen to this whilst you're cooking the turkey. I am having my first Christmas with three kids under the age of four so it's going to be pretty chaotic where I am so I'm

0:55.5

wishing you a very happy Christmas and thank you for listening in 2023. 2003. crucial substances in material history.

1:12.8

They built our world and they will transform our future.

1:16.8

They took us from the dark ages to the present day.

1:19.6

They now power our computers and our phones, build our homes and create life-saving medicines.

1:26.9

But most of us take them completely for granted.

1:30.4

Today's guest Ed Conway, the Sky News, Economics and Data Editor, has written one of the most important

1:36.7

books of the last decade, the material world.

1:40.3

It's definitely the best book I read in 2003.

1:42.3

And don't just take my word for it.

1:45.0

Join us on this podcast where we crisscross across the globe.

1:49.0

From the sweltering depths of Europe's deepest mines

1:52.0

to spotless silicon chip factories in Taiwan, to the eerie

1:56.0

green pools where lithium originates.

1:58.9

This is such a complex kind of set of processes.

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