Geopolitics & Power: Who Shapes the World Now? States, Corporations, and AI Labs
Details
A 40-Minute Lunchtime Discussion (12:05–12:45 PM)
This event is listed as one hour on Meetup for scheduling purposes, but the live session runs for 40 minutes to fit a mid-day break.
A structured, small-group online discussion for people who want intelligent, grounded conversation about the forces shaping global power.
Each participant will have up to three minutes to share a perspective from the Menu below or introduce a related insight. After everyone has spoken, the session moves into a short open discussion.
This is a curiosity-driven, non-argumentative space.
Challenge ideas, not individuals.
The focus is on exploration, not debate.
MENU OF TOPICS
GEOPOLITICS & POWER
• Who shapes global events — states, corporations, militias, or AI labs?
• Democracy, policy, and emerging global agendas
• NATO, UN, AIPAC
• Outdated political systems and legacy institutions
• History of empires and recurring power patterns
• Global outcomes and projections toward 2030
• AI’s influence on geopolitical stability and disruption
Attendees may also bring any perspective connected to global systems, society, or power.
# EVENT FORMAT (40 minutes)
Welcome & Framing (2 minutes)
3-minute perspectives
Timed, uninterrupted.
Suitable for 8–10 participants.
Open discussion (10 minutes)
A calm synthesis of themes and questions.
Closing reflections (1–2 minutes)
# SUGGESTED/OPTIONAL QUESTIONS
• Which actors drive outcomes today — governments, corporations, militias, or algorithms?
• What global systems or institutions are collapsing?
• What trajectory feels most likely by 2030?
• Does AI stabilize or destabilize power structures?
• Which political or economic models feel outdated?
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# CODE OF CONDUCT
- Speak for up to 3 minutes without interruption.
- Listen fully to others’ perspectives.
- Challenge ideas, not individuals.
- Avoid debating, arguing, or dominating the space.
- No political extremism, misinformation, or hostile behaviour.
- One voice at a time, with concise contributions.
- Respect the time structure and topic boundaries.
Language / Langue
Participants are welcome to speak in English or French.
Vous pouvez participer en français ou en anglais.
The host will facilitate in English, and everyone is welcome.