Oded Galor
Professor Oded Galor on the New Age of AI and Economic Change
Episode 01: From Malthusian Stagnation to Sustained Growth
In this Durham Policy Dialogue Series interview, Professor Oded Galor explains how humanity moved from thousands of years of Malthusian stagnation to sustained economic growth. The discussion explores technological progress, human capital, demographic change, and the long-run forces behind modern prosperity.
Episode 02: The Great Divergence
Professor Oded Galor discusses the Great Divergence and why some societies experienced economic take-off earlier than others. This conversation examines the deep historical roots of global inequality, development paths, and the forces that shaped prosperity across nations.
Episode 03: AI as a Second Great Transition
How is artificial intelligence reshaping economic history? Professor Oded Galor compares the rise of AI with the Industrial Revolution, exploring how both transitions affect skills, work, education, population growth, and the future of economic development.
Episode 04: When Humans Are No Longer Needed for Production
Professor Oded Galor reflects on a future where machines may take over much of the production process. The conversation explores automation, inequality, human purpose, income distribution, and what society might look like when work is no longer central to economic life.
Episode 05: Fertility in the Age of AI
Professor Oded Galor discusses how artificial intelligence may influence fertility, population growth, aging societies, and family decisions. The interview connects AI-driven economic change with demographic trends and the future of human capital.