Power and Progress

Daron Acemoğlu’s lecture delves into some of the most critical questions we face today: How will technological advancements, particularly in AI and automation, shape the future of our society? Will these innovations drive widespread prosperity, or will they deepen inequality and entrench power among a select few? Acemoğlu offers a unique perspective on these pressing issues. He argues that while technology holds immense transformative potential, its outcomes are not predetermined. The key question is: who will control this progress, and under what conditions will it unfold? At the heart of Acemoğlu’s vision is the belief that we can shape innovation to serve the broader public good. He will share his insights on how we, as a society, can navigate these challenges and create a future where technological progress benefits everyone.

Speakers: Daron Acemoğlu, Nobel Laureate, Elizabeth and James Killian Professor of Economics at MIT an CEPR and Ernst Fehr, Professor of Economics, Director at the UBS Center and CEPR.

This is a public event with free access via livestream on our website in association with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR).