Viktor Shvets | The great rupture, the essence of money and the future of humanity

In episode 111, Alex Proimos speaks with Viktor Shvets, author of The Great Rupture: Three Empires, Four Turning Points, and the Future of Humanity and managing director, head of the Asia-Pacific and global strategy at Macquarie Group.

This episode discusses the background and thesis of Viktor’s book: The Great Rupture. We cover the impending impact of the information age and generational change on the economic and financial markets. Next, we discuss the impact of millennials on politics, society, and their increasing expectations from the state. To conclude, we delve into the role of central banks, Universal Basic Income, and how corporates will need to evolve to stay relevant.

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