New Enlightenment cover art

New Enlightenment

New Enlightenment

Written by: New Enlightenment with Adam Dixon
Listen for free

About this listen

 Debate and free expression of ideas are the foundation of an open and prosperous society. From Adam Smith’s Panmure House, New Enlightenment host Adam Dixon talks with leading minds about politics, economics, philosophy, and technology. https://panmurehouse.org/ https://twitter.com/AdamSmithHouse https://twitter.com@DrAdam_Dixon https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-dixon-04b28130/New Enlightenment with Adam Dixon Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Can the U.S. Compete with China?

    Can the U.S. Compete with China?
    Mar 23 2026

    In this episode of The New Enlightenment, host Adam Dixon speaks with Josh Zoffer — former advisor in the Biden administration, venture capital investor, and non‑resident fellow at Columbia University’s Centre on Global Energy Policy — to examine one of the most pressing geopolitical and economic challenges of our time.

    Drawing on his experience shaping U.S. policy on supply chains, sanctions, climate tech and critical minerals, Josh offers a rare glimpse into the debates that could be happening in Washington today.

    The podcast covers:

    • China’s Industrial Strategy

    • China’s dominance in mineral refining capacity

    • How America can build industrial capacity

    • Why allies are America’s greatest strategic asset

    Key questions answered include:

    • Has U.S. economic policy toward China really changed as much as people think?

    • How did China build dominance in EVs, batteries, and solar so quickly?

    • Why are critical minerals the next major battleground?

    • Is industrial policy compatible with Western market economies?

    • What role should U.S. allies play in shaping a new economic order?


    _________________

    ⁠About Josh Zoffer: https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/josh-zoffer/

    ⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jzoffer/

    _________________

    ⁠About Professor Adam Dixon : https://www.panmurehouse.org/programmes/adam-smith-chair/adam-smith-chair/

    ⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-dixon-04b28130/

    ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠: https://x.com/DrAdam_Dixon
    Show More Show Less
    53 mins
  • Is China Really a Global Threat?

    Is China Really a Global Threat?
    Jan 16 2026
    In this episode of the New Enlightenment podcast, Professor Adam Dixon is joined by Lee Jones, Professor of Political Economy and International Relations, to unpack China’s rise as a global power and the realities behind Western narratives about Chinese authoritarianism.They explore how China’s political system actually works, why the Chinese party state is not monolithic, and how internal economic and political tensions shape China’s global behaviour. The conversation examines the Belt and Road Initiative, US–China relations, and why China’s growing assertiveness is often a response to Western pressure.The episode also looks at the UK and EU’s alignment with US policy, the position of the global South, and what defines the emerging second Cold War – arguing that de-escalation will require a fundamental shift in Western attitudes toward China.Key takeways:• China’s power is contested, not monolithic• Belt and Road is decentralised and uneven• China reacts as much as it initiates• The new Cold War is structural, not ideological• Western narratives often miss China’s complexity_________________⁠Professor Lee Jones⁠: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/politics/staff...⁠LinkedIn: / lee-jones-79120744 X: https://x.com/drleejonesFractured China: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fractured-Ch..._________________⁠Professor Adam Dixon ⁠: https://www.panmurehouse.org/programm...⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-dixo...⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠: https://x.com/DrAdam_Dixon⁠⁠Book⁠⁠s: https://adam-dixon.com/books/#China #GlobalPower #ChinaPoliticalEconomy #USChinaRelations#Beltandroadinitiative #SecondColdWar #ChineseAuthoritarianism#ChinaForeignPolicy
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Digital Sovereignty: Europe’s Future in the Age of AI

    Digital Sovereignty: Europe’s Future in the Age of AI
    Nov 11 2025
    With the use of AI on the rise, what does the future of Europe's digital future look like? In this conversation, Professor Adam Dixon and Professor Daniel Mügge explore the concept of digital sovereignty in Europe, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence and technology regulation. They discuss the implications of foreign tech dominance, the role of public authorities in shaping digital policies, and the balance between regulation and innovation. The conversation also touches on the responsibilities of parents in managing technology use among children, the potential of AI in healthcare, and the need for Europe to navigate its position in a global tech landscape dominated by the US and China. Ultimately, they advocate for a balanced approach that prioritises citizen engagement and collective self-determination in the digital age.Timestamps:00:00:00 Introduction to Digital Sovereignty03:16 Understanding Digital Sovereignty in Europe05:51 The Role of European Tech Companies08:33 Economic Arguments for European Tech Champions 11:09 Regulation vs. Innovation in Europe 13:44 The Nature of Innovation and Regulation 16:36 Balancing Regulation and Individual Responsibility 19:33 The Role of Parents in Regulating Technology 22:10 The Impact of Technology on Society 25:04 The Future of Digital Regulation29:54 Navigating Information in the Digital Age31:13 Regulatory Dynamics in Europe vs. the USA34:06 The Challenges of Regulating Rapid Technological Change37:50 Balancing Innovation and Regulation in Europe 43:05 The Precautionary Principle in Technological Development 47:37 Corporate vs. State Influence 51:30 Harnessing Big Tech for Public Good _________________Professor Daniel MüggeLinkedIn _________________Professor Adam Dixon ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠X⁠ ⁠⁠Book⁠s #digitalsovereignty #adamsmith #professoradamdixon #podcast #china #artificialIntelligence #ai #EuropeanRegulation #technology #innovation #publicpolicy #techandethics #techcompanies #citizenengagement #dataprotection #dataprivacy #healthcaretechnology #techdynamics
    Show More Show Less
    57 mins
No reviews yet