Gillian Tett is one of the world’s most in-demand economists. An acclaimed columnist and author at the Financial Times, she has long used her training as an anthropologist to break new ground on economic affairs, notably predicting the 2007–8 financial crisis after she observed the way bankers were behaving around the world. In partnership with Y TREE, In October 2023 she came to the the Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook stage to explore the biggest challenges we face today with BBC broadcaster Jonny Dymond. What are the potential implications for the global economy of a second Trump presidency? Will the Conservatives be able to rein in inflation in time for next year’s general election? How fast will AI transform our lives for better and worse? And what can an anthropologist’s insights teach us about the cultural shifts driving global investments? Y TREE provides pure financial advice, powered by the latest technology, combining data, technology and human experience to provide a layer of intelligence over your financial life. To find out more visit: https://www.y-tree.com/ If you’d like to support Intelligence Squared's mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations, as well as enjoy ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much more, become a supporter of Intelligence Squared. Just visit: intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. Or to be the first the find out about upcoming events like our talks with Gillian Tett and more, sign up to the newsletter at: https://www.intelligencesquared.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices