Mary Robinson (Former President of Ireland) on Long-View Leadership

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