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EPISODE · Sep 1, 2025 · 39 MIN

Live from Fringe: How to Prevent AI From Causing an Economic Catastrophe

from Merryn Talks Money · host Bloomberg

In this episode of Merryn Talks Money, host Merryn Somerset Webb is joined by Bloomberg senior reporter John Stepek, author Dominic Frisby and Interactive Investor Chief Executive Officer Richard Wilson for a roundtable discussion at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The conversation takes place at Panmure House, the last home of economist and philosopher Adam Smith.  The panel share their favorite Adam Smith quotes and their relevance to our current economic and financial climate. They question how relevant the ideas of Adam Smith are today and the lessons we can learn from his writings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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