Thought Economics

Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL Interviews the world's leading thinkers, and the people shaping the century.

Entrepreneurship

October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL

In this exclusive interview series, we speak to some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs: Sir Richard Branson (Founder of Virgin Group), Robin Li (Founder of Baidu), Sir James Dyson (Founder of Dyson), Professor Muhammad Yunus (Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Founder of Grameen Bank), Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (Founder of Biocon), N. R. Narayana…

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A Conversation with Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary

October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL

Since 2009, entrepreneurs have raised investment capital of over $70 million after entering the shark tank. Kevin O’Leary is a Canadian-Irish serial-entrepreneur and investor who has been a shark since series 1 first aired. I caught up with him to learn about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.

19-10-2023 12:16:28

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A Conversation with the First Astronaut to Paint in Space, Nicole Stott.

October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL

Nicole Stott is an artist, and an astronaut. She is a veteran of 2 spaceflights and 104 days living and working in space on both the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station (ISS). Nicole is also the first astronaut to paint in space, and I spoke with her to learn…

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America & The Gun: A Conversation with Nicholas Kristof

October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL

The United States of America, home to 323 million people, and 300 million guns. To put that another way, with less than 5% of the world’s population, the United States is home to roughly 50% of the entire world’s civilian-owned guns. Nicholas Kristof is a Pulitzer Prize winning New York…

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A Conversation with San Francisco Mayor, Edwin M. Lee

October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL

San Francisco stands out, not just for its economic and cultural success story; but for the way it is approaching resilience, sustainability and dealing with the challenges every modern, globalised region is feeling. To learn more about the past, present and future of San Francisco I spoke to Edwin Lee,…

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On Diversity: A Conversation with June Sarpong, MBE

October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL

June Sarpong, MBE has spent over 20-years at the forefront of broadcasting in the UK and USA. She has also become a fierce advocate for diversity and equality, working extensively with HRH Price Charles as an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, and as Co-Founder of WIE Network (Women: Inspiration &…

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The Role of Art & Design in Humanity’s Story.

October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL

In these exclusive interviews, we talk to two Philippe Starck and Olafur Eliasson, two of the world’s most prominent artists, designers and innovators. We explore the very fundamentals of why we design, why we make art and explore the relationship of art and design to our culture, economy, society and…

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On Mental Health & Cities – A Conversation with The First Lady of NYC, Chirlane McCray

October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL

In 2015, New York City announced an unprecedented commitment to create a mental health system that works for all the city’s residents, and a commitment to empower citizens’ mental health and well-being. This initiative was titled to match its desired outcome: ThriveNYC. To learn more about how New York City is…

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A Conversation with Jordan Belfort, The Wolf of Wall Street.

October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL

My conversation with Jordan Belfort, The Wolf of Wall Street who- in the 1990's - built one of the most dynamic and successful sales organizations in Wall Street history. During that time, he soared to the highest financial heights, earning over $50 million a year, a feat that coined him…

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David Blaine: The Magic of Making the Impossible, Real.

October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL

My interview with David Blaine, described as “…the greatest magician who ever lived” and has performed endurance feats ranging from being entombed in a plastic box between a three-ton water tank for seven days with no food and little water to encasing himself in a block of ice for almost…

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The Role of Philosophy in Our Lives

October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL

My interview with Jules Evans - author, philosopher, journalist & researcher.

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The Role of Music in Human Culture

October 19th, 2023 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL

In these exclusive interviews, we speak to Moby (Multi Award Winning International Recording Artist, DJ and Photographer), Hans Zimmer (International Award Winning composer and music producer who has composed music for over 100 films), Rita Ora (multi award winning singer & actress), and Rusty Rueff (Chairman Emeritus of The GRAMMY…

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All Interviews (591)

How to Save the Internet: A Conversation with Sir Nick Clegg, Former UK Deputy Prime Minister

Sir Nick Clegg is the former UK Deputy Prime Minister (2010-2015) and former President, Global Affairs at Meta (2018-2025). Prior to being elected to the UK Parliament in 2005, he worked in the European Commission and served for five years as a member of the European Parliament. He became leader…

The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want; A Conversation with Professor Judd B. Kessler

In this interview I speak to Judd B. Kessler, the inaugural Howard Marks Endowed Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. We discuss the hidden markets that determine almost everything in our lives, and how to tip the scales in our favour.

Our Brains on Music: A Conversation with Daniel J. Levitin – Musician, Neuroscientist & Author.

In this interview, I speak to Daniel J. Levitin- an award-winning neuroscientist, musician, and best-selling author. His research encompasses music, the brain, health, productivity, and creativity. He is the author of four New York Times bestselling books: This Is Your Brain On Music, The World in Six Songs, The Organized…

Taking a Business From £0 to £4 Billion – A Conversation with Entrepreneur, Richard Harpin

In this interview I speak to Richard Harpin, the founder of HomeServe, a global consumer services company that reached FTSE 100 status before its £4.1 billion acquisition by Brookfield Asset Management. A lifelong entrepreneur, Richard’s passion for business has driven his success.

Business & Economics (349)

How to Save the Internet: A Conversation with Sir Nick Clegg, Former UK Deputy Prime Minister

The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want; A Conversation with Professor Judd B. Kessler

Taking a Business From £0 to £4 Billion – A Conversation with Entrepreneur, Richard Harpin

Why Every Company Needs a Gaming Strategy, A Conversation with Bastian Bergmann.

In this interview, I speak to Bastian Bergmann, the author of "Press Play - Why Every Company Needs a Gaming Strategy." Bastian is cofounder and Chief Operating Officer of Solsten, a technology startup that empowers companies to create personalised content using AI and psychological data. Among its customers are globally…

Culture, Society, Sports & Arts (230)

Our Brains on Music: A Conversation with Daniel J. Levitin – Musician, Neuroscientist & Author.

Why Every Company Needs a Gaming Strategy, A Conversation with Bastian Bergmann.

On the Evolutionary Origins of the Modern World – A Conversation with Professor Harvey Whitehouse.

In this interview I speak to Professor Harvey Whitehouse, one of the world’s foremost anthropologists- whose research focuses on the evolution of social complexity. Harvey is one of the founders of the cognitive science of religion and has spent decades studying how beliefs and rituals have shaped, and reshaped human…

A Conversation with James Barclay, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal & Managing Director of JLR Motorsport.

In this interview I speak to James Barclay, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal & Managing Director of JLR Motorsport. We talk about the power of the Jaguar brand, how Jaguar decided to enter Formula E, and what it takes to build a championship winning motor racing team from scratch.

Health & Medicine (68)

A Conversation with Dr. Russell Kennedy, The Anxiety MD

Dr. Russell Kennedy—known to many as The Anxiety MD—is a physician, neuroscientist, and leading voice on the emotional and physiological roots of anxiety. Drawing on his own lived experience with childhood trauma and years of clinical practice, Kennedy has developed a unique mind–body approach to healing, blending neuroscience, developmental psychology,…

Reimaging the Mind-Body Connection – A Conversation with Ellen J. Langer, Professor of Psychology at Harvard University.

In this interview I speak to Ellen J. Langer, Harvard’s first tenured female psychology professor and a trailblazer in social psychology, who has spent over 45 years upending assumptions about the human mind. Known for her groundbreaking “counterclockwise” study—where elderly men reversed signs of aging by living as their younger…

A Conversation with Dr. Laurie Santos, One of the World’s Foremost Experts on Happiness & Human Cognition.

In this interview I speak to Dr. Laurie Santos, one of the world’s foremost experts on happiness and human cognition. Laurie is the Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab, one of the most popular podcasts…

A Conversation with Dr. Martha Beck on Anxiety, Creativity & Finding Life’s Purpose.

In this interview, I speak to Dr. Martha Beck, PhD, bestselling author, coach, and speaker. She has spent a lifetime offering powerful, practical, and entertaining teachings that help people improve every aspect of their lives. Martha holds three Harvard degrees in social science, and Oprah Winfrey has called her “one…

Nobel Laureates (20)

A Conversation with Nadia Murad, Nobel Peace Prize Winner, UNODC Goodwill Ambassador & Founder of Nadia’s Initiative.

Human rights activist and recipient of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, Nadia Murad is a leading advocate for survivors of genocide and sexual violence. Her New York Times bestselling memoir, The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State, is a harrowing account of the…

Noise and the Flaws in Human Judgement – A Conversation with Daniel Kahneman & Cass R Sunstein.

In Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgement, Nobel Prize Winner, Daniel Kahneman together with co-authors Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein show how noise helps produce errors in many fields, including medicine, law, public health, economic forecasting, food safety, forensic science, bail verdicts, child protection, strategy, performance reviews and personnel…

On Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies: A Nobel Prize Winning Economist and a World Expert on Blockchain.

In 2008, during the turbulence of a global financial crisis, a person (or group) called Satoshi Nakamoto released a white-paper called Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System. The principle was simple but revolutionary- a technique to record digital transactions in a way that was public, permanent and verifiable without requiring…

From Homeless to Nobel Prize Winner: A Conversation with Dr. Mario Capecchi.

Dr. Mario Capecchi has had a remarkable life. At four-and-a-half years old, during World War II, his mother was sent to Dachau concentration camp leading-eventually- to Mario living as a street child for nearly four years, coming in and out of orphanages and almost dying of malnutrition. From this hugely…

Politics & Policy (161)

How to Save the Internet: A Conversation with Sir Nick Clegg, Former UK Deputy Prime Minister

Making AI Safe: The Race to Control Humanity’s Most Important Invention.

In these conversations, I spoke with three of the world’s foremost thinkers on AI safety, risk & governance —Clark Barrett (Professor of Computer Science at Stanford and Co-Director of the Stanford Center for AI Safety), Nick Bostrom (Founder of the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford University and the Macrostrategy…

The Revolution to Come: A Conversation with Professor Dan Edelstein on the History and Significance of Revolutions as Engines of Change.

In this interview I speak to Stanford Professor, Dan Edelstein. Dan is one of the world’s foremost experts on revolution, social change and political history- and in this wide ranging conversation, we discuss how the concept of revolution- once seen as the greatest of all political dangers, came to be…

On the Evolutionary Origins of the Modern World – A Conversation with Professor Harvey Whitehouse.

Science & Technology (125)

How to Save the Internet: A Conversation with Sir Nick Clegg, Former UK Deputy Prime Minister

Our Brains on Music: A Conversation with Daniel J. Levitin – Musician, Neuroscientist & Author.

The Science of Pets; A Conversation with Jay Ingram

In this interview, I speak to veteran science broadcaster and journalist Jay Ingram, author of twenty popular science titles, including the bestselling Science of Why series. In hiss latest book The Science of Pets, he researched the latest science behind our beloved furry, and not-so-furry, creatures that sleep on our…