Mary Robinson (Former President of Ireland) on Long-View Leadership
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Mary Robinson joins the podcast to discuss long-view leadership, risks from AI and nuclear weapons, prioritizing global problems, how to overcome barriers to international cooperation, and advice to future leaders. Learn more about Robinson's work as Chair of The Elders at https://theelders.org   Timestamps:  00:00 Mary's journey to presidency   05:11 Long-view leadership  06:55 Prioritizing global problems  08:38 Risks from artificial intelligence  11:55 Climate change  15:18 Barriers to global gender equality   16:28 Risk of nuclear war   20:51 Advice to future leaders   22:53 Humor in politics  24:21 Barriers to international cooperation   27:10 Institutions and technological change
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