Crossing Channels

← Crossing Channels30 Nov 2025 · 31 min

Is intellectual capital the key to future prosperity?

Is intellectual capital the key to future prosperity?30 Nov 202531 min

In this episode of Crossing Channels, Richard Westcott talks to Diane Coyle and César Hidalgo about how knowledge, ideas and intangible assets are becoming central to modern prosperity. They discuss what makes intellectual capital distinctive, how AI may widen or narrow inequalities, and why some places benefit more than others. The conversation also explores the challenges of measuring intangible value and what kinds of skills, institutions and infrastructure are needed for countries and reg...