Round Table China Davos through a youthful lens
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Jan 23, 2026 Steve Hatherly shares insights from Davos, where youth perspectives are shaping global discussions. He highlights participation trends, crucial themes like AI and climate, and China's call for free trade. The conversation dives into the Youth Pause report's findings on inequality, career values, and fears about AI job losses. Steve emphasizes the importance of community and belonging among young people, alongside examples like the Sunrise Movement. The episode explores how the younger generation is increasingly influencing the future of global dialogue.
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Davos Frames Global Priorities
- Davos convenes global leaders to debate planetary-scale risks and decisions that shape future generations.
- The show frames the meeting through the lens of youth who will live longest with those outcomes.
Record Attendance And A Dialogue Theme
- Davos 2026 drew record government, CEO, and tech representation under 'A Spirit of Dialogue.'
- China urged renewed free trade and wider opening while aligning with international standards.
Geoeconomic Risk Tops The List
- The WEF Global Risks Report elevated geoeconomic confrontation to the top short-term risk.
- Economic fragmentation now outpaced environmental concerns due to trade conflicts and supply shocks.