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94. Vital knowledge: Why science and technology are so important for our future

The Weekly Tradecast looks at the importance of science, technology and innovation for global development – and our future – with Virginia Dignum, Director of the AI Policy Lab at Umea University.

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94. Vital knowledge: Why science and technology are so important for our future