TED: The next global superpower isn't who you think | Ian Bremmer

The video explores the evolution of global power dynamics from a bipolar world during the Cold War to a unipolar world dominated by the US, and now to a leaderless world. It discusses the rise of new powers like China and the discontent in Western democracies. The future is predicted to have three overlapping orders: security, economic, and digital. The digital order, driven by technology companies, could lead to a techno-polar world, raising concerns about democracy and data privacy.

What characterized the world for those who grew up before the age of 45?

What are the three main reasons for the current geopolitical tensions according to the text?

How has the role of the United States changed in the global security order?

What is the significance of the digital order as described in the text?

In what ways do technology companies influence our identities today?

What potential future does the text suggest regarding the relationship between the United States and China in the digital realm?

What questions does the speaker pose regarding the accountability of technology companies?

What concerns are raised about the power of technology companies?

What role do technology companies play in the context of misinformation and societal division?

How has the perception of the United States as an exporter of democracy changed over time?