Harvard Kennedy School

Erica Chenoweth, political scientist and professor at Harvard’s Kennedy School, joins Scott Galloway to break down what actually makes protest movements succeed. They discuss why most movements fail, the four factors that drive real change, and why mass mobilization alone isn’t enough. They also unpack the “3.5% rule,” the role of business and institutional power, and whether economic resistance can be more effective than taking to the streets. Also, friendly reminder that we're live on Substack. Subscribe at profgmedia.com to get ad-free versions of all our podcasts, the full archive of Scott’s newsletters, and exclusive content including deep dives, livestream conversations, and subscriber Q&As. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Erica Chenoweth

Political Scientist and Professor

Harvard Kennedy School

(0:00) The Besties welcome legendary Harvard professor Graham Allison (1:14) Iran Conflict: Strategy, Netanyahu's influence, Trump's motivation, redefining Middle East security (11:44) Iran endgame scenarios: Democracy, extremism, second-order effects (21:07) Israel: Is Netanyahu destroying Israel's democracy? (24:28) China: Taiwan invasion, trade, and Trump's April meeting (39:50) Greenland: Importance, deal scenarios, EU socialism angle (48:58) Nuclear proliferation: 80-80-9 framework explained (56:20) Rising socialism in America: wealth inequality and political risk Thanks to our partner Airwallex! Airwallex is a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses,offering trusted solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, treasury, and spend management to embedded finance. https://airwallex.com/allin Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect

Graham Allison

Professor

Harvard UniversityHarvard Kennedy School

Ricardo Hausmann is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the director of Harvard's Growth Lab. We've talked to him multiple times in the past about the necessary preconditions for economies to grow and thrive. But in addition to his academic work, Hausmann was previously a policymaker in Venezuela, including a stint at the country's central bank prior to the election of Hugo Chavez. In this conversation, we talk about how Venezuela went from being the largest oil exporter in the world (even larger than Saudi Arabia for a time) to becoming the ultimate economic basket case. We also talk about the huge challenge the country will face in reinvigorating its economy, and why he believes that will be impossible as long as the remnants of the Maduro government remain in charge. Subscribe to the Odd Lots Newsletter Join the conversation: discord.gg/oddlots See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricardo Hausmann

Professor and Director of Growth Lab

Harvard Kennedy SchoolHarvard University

The US and China are in a "Thucydides Trap," whereby the risk of war is heightened when an established power is threatened by a rapidly rising power. This is the framework that's been popularized by Graham Allison, the Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at Harvard University. Professor Allison has been writing about China and the US-China relationship for decades. He's been focused on the growing odds of a violent conflict between the two powers. On this episode, he explains his work and the conditions that drive greater risk of armed conflict. He also tells us what both sides get wrong about each other, and what it will take to reduce the odds of military involvement. More: Henry Wang on China's Role in the New Emerging World Order Subscribe to the Odd Lots Newsletter Join the conversation: discord.gg/oddlots See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Allison

Professor

Harvard UniversityHarvard Kennedy School

The focus of Trump's trade policies is clearly China. There are tariffs on everyone, of course, but it's the growing Chinese manufacturing might, and the various perceived risks associated with that, which have catalyzed this impulse to rethink how America trades with the rest of the world. But can the US actually move the manufacturing center of gravity? On this episode we welcome back Harvard Professor Ricardo Hausmann. We've had him on before to talk about the importance of economic complexity -- the capacity to build complex things -- in measuring the wealth of nations. On this episode we use that lens to discuss tariffs and the trade war, and the risks that the new administration's policies will play in reducing our capacity to build the most advanced things. Only Bloomberg.com subscribers can get the Odd Lots newsletter in their inbox now delivered every weekday plus unlimited access to the site and app. Subscribe at bloomberg.com/subscriptions/oddlots See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricardo Hausmann

Professor and Director of Growth Lab

Harvard Kennedy SchoolHarvard University

Why do some countries become rich while others stagnate? And can you predict which countries become wealthy in advance of them actually increasing their collective GDP? The answer may lie in the complexity of each nation's domestic economy. On this episode we speak with Ricardo Hausmann, a professor and director of the Growth Lab at Harvard University. He helps us understand what economic complexity is, how it's measured, and the process by which countries can move from being less complex to more complex over time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricardo Hausmann

Professor and Director of Growth Lab

Harvard Kennedy SchoolHarvard University

David and Stephen are joined by Teddy Svoronos to discuss the tech that he has implemented for distance teaching and learning in his role at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Teddy Svoronos Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Teddy Svoronos (@tedsvo) / Twitter Teddy Svoronos (@tedsvo_tech) / Twitter Teddy Svoronos – Teaching, Technology, t-tests. Teddy Svoronos | Harvard Kennedy School Teaching Effectively with Zoom: A practical guide to engage your students and help them learn — Dan Levy Using dual monitors with the Zoom desktop client – Zoom Help Center Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac with Sidecar - Apple Support Duet Display KMlink: Streamdeck plugin to drive Keyboard Maestro The Promise and Peril of Virtual Cameras on Zoom – Teddy Svoronos Open Broadcaster Software | OBS Clear, compelling communication for everyone | mmhmm Stream Deck Plugin for Zoom - Lostdomain ATEM Mini | Blackmagic Design LUMIX GX85 4K Mirrorless DSLM Camera Kit - 12-32mm Lens - Panasonic US H2R Graphics Companion - Bitfocus AS ‎HomeControl Menu for HomeKit on the Mac App Store Polling for meetings – Zoom Help Center Outlining in MindNode - MindNode Hook – Links beat searching Mac Power Users #560: Workflows with Luc Beaudoin - Relay FM Mac Power Users #569: Contextual Computing - Relay FM AppleScript to Link to Apple Mail Message — MacSparky Use Keynote for Mac in a video conference - Apple Support Use Keynote Remote to control your Keynote presentation - Apple Support About collaboration for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote - Apple Support

Teddy Svoronos

Lecturer

Harvard Kennedy SchoolHarvard University

with Graham Allison and Matthew Colford "When a rising power threatens to displace a ruling power, shit happens." It's true of people, it's true of companies, and it's even more true of countries. It's also the fundamental insight captured by ancient Greek historian Thucydides in his History of The Pelopennesian War. But where he was describing the war between Sparta and Athens, modern historian and political scientist Graham Allison describes how U.S. and China can escape this rising vs. ruling power "Thucydides trap" in his new book, Destined for War. Allison -- advisor on U.S. national security and policy to several secretaries of defense spanning decades -- was former dean of the Kennedy School and most recently Director of Harvard's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. Based on an internal policy series lunch speaker event earlier this year (and moderated by a16z partner Matthew Colford), the conversation touches very briefly on centers of power and creativity; tech in China; North Korea; and finally, the role of applying history -- "applied history", much like the field of engineering could be considered applied physics -- to our thinking about the future. By analyzing the analogs and precedents in the historical record, what clues or insights or lessons might we draw? Because business as usual will produce history as usual argues Allison... but only those of us who fail to study history will repeat it. Stay Updated: Find a16z on YouTube: YouTube Find a16z on X Find a16z on LinkedIn Listen to the a16z Show on Spotify Listen to the a16z Show on Apple Podcasts Follow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Graham Allison

Professor

Harvard UniversityHarvard Kennedy School

Harvard Lecturer Teddy Svoronos returns to talk about how he's using his Mac and iOS devices for giving presentations, some very clever iOS automation techniques, and academic writing. Teddy and David also talk music apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Jamf Now: Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Teddy Svoronos Links and Show Notes: Harvard Lecturer Teddy Svoronos returns to talk about how he's using his Mac and iOS devices for giving presentations, some very clever iOS automation techniques, and academic writing. Teddy and David also share some of their favorite apps for making music. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Teddy Svoronos – Program Evaluation, Teaching, Technology, Intrigue. Teddy Svoronos (@tedsvo) | Twitter Keynote - Apple Mac Power Users #319: Teaching Workflows with Teddy Svoronos - Relay FM OmniOutliner - outlining & writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group Numbers - Apple Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPhone | The fast and friendly calendar and reminder app. Teddy's Numbers Spreadsheet for Presentation Timing There is also a link for using this data in Workflow in the document. Live interactive audience participation | Poll Everywhere Perfect Web Browser - Extraordinary Web Browser for iOS Plickers Magnetic Sleeve for Apple Pencil iPad Pro - Smart Keyboard - Apple GoodNotes - Stunning Digital Ink Notability by Ginger Labs Ulysses Home - MindNode Teddy's Workflow – Teaching Reflection + Table Nebo - The best way to take notes | MyScript MyScript Stylus Handwriting Input Screens VNC Remote Desktop From Any Device | Parallels Access Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS Coming to iOS 11: Dropbox support in the new Files app | | Dropbox Blog LiquidText Hogwarts Pensieve | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Home - MindNode Click Metronome on the App Store Chord Cheats & Metronome - Chord diagrams, tone generator and metronome for Watch on the App Store iReal Pro - Music Book & Play Along on the App Store forScore on the App Store PG Music Inc. - Band-in-a-Box, RealBand, and more Charlie Parker - A Night in Tunisia (featuring the Famous Alto Break) - YouTube Start at 1:10 to hear the break but you really should listen to the whole do? Pitch - Tuning App Bluetooth Page Turner Loopy, the live looper app for iPhone and iPad Fake book - Wikipedia Capo 3 - Learn more songs in less time on the Mac App Store

Teddy Svoronos

Lecturer

Harvard Kennedy SchoolHarvard University

Harvard PhD candidate, lecturer, and geek of the first order Teddy Svoronos joins us to talk about the innovative ways he's using Keynote and video to teach statistics to Harvard graduate students and his workflows for tracking research and big writing projects on the Mac and iPad. Teddy also makes the case for iCloud storage over Dropbox. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘mpu20’ Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Igloo: An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Teddy Svoronos Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Bondi Beach - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia iMac G3: The Macintosh That Saved Apple – 512 Pixels Focus GoodNotes - Stunning Digital Ink In Praise of GoodNotes – Teddy Svoronos Teddy Svoronos – Program Evaluation, Teaching, Technology, Intrigue. Teddy Svoronos (@tedsvo) | Twitter 2013 Apple TV revision gets its first exclusive feature: iOS 8’s Peer-to-Peer AirPlay | 9to5Mac Amazon.com: TFY Security Hand-Strap for iPad Teaching – Teddy Svoronos MindNode NeoOffice - Office suite for Mac OS X PDF Expert 5 - Fill forms, annotate PDFs, sign documents on the App Store PDF Expert for Mac GoodReader - PDF Reader, Annotator and File Manager on the App Store Microsoft OneNote on the Mac App Store HTML Link Workflow: Save File Workflow: Instagram Workflow: Get Info Workflow: Delete Last Photo Workflow: Copy Last Photo Workflow: Clipboard URL Zinio Pencil Pocket A Sleeve for Apple Pencil Apple Pencil by GearCase

Teddy Svoronos

Lecturer

Harvard Kennedy SchoolHarvard University