The Art of Uncertainty: Rethinking Luck and Probability with David Spiegelhalter

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The Resilience Imperative | Look Forward Ep. 39

Host Naki Mendoza talks with Lindsey Hall, Global Head of Thought Leadership at S&P Global Horizons, about why "resilience" has become the organizing idea of sustainability in 2026 and the anchor theme of the new edition of S&P Global's Sustainability Quarterly. Together, they un ...  Show more

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China's Industrial Policy Reset: Autonomy and Productivity | Look Forward Ep. 38

In this episode of the Look Forward podcast, host Naki Mendoza turns the tables on regular co-host Aries Poon, one of the lead authors of the research, to unpack what's actually changed in Beijing's industrial playbook — and why it matters for global supply chains, competitors, a ...  Show more

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