“We should never lose hope, especially hope in the creativity, adaptability, and the versatility of humans.” Despite the challenges facing the world today, Acemoglu is not particularly worried about the future. When contemplating the weakening of democracy, a pressing resistance to change amongst the global elite and the emergence of new technologies like artificial intelligence, he draws hope from history, especially the ability of societies to self-correct. The reform of industrial Britain. Latin American democracies that have emerged from dictatorship. Even amid today’s turbulence, he sees the possibility for new ideas, new institutions, and new coalitions. #ShareUBS #Nobel