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Richard Jones

www.softmachines.org
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Professor of Materials Physics and Innovation Policy at the University of Manchester. Nanotechnology, polymer physics, regional economic growth.

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Richard Jones @RichardALJones · Nov 12, 2023
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A really interesting episode, highlighting the paradox that UK ranks as no 4 on the global innovation index, yet it's close to bottom of the leave on productivity growth. V good discussion digging below the aggregate, highlighting both UK's strengths & weaknesses in innovation.

Podcast episode Nov 9, 2023
Why does the UK do so well on the Global Innovation Index?
by Bart van Ark
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Richard Jones @RichardALJones · Jul 17, 2022
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Thanks to @PradyuPrasad & @Tom_Westgarth15 for this rich discussion - on productivity slowdowns, is the Great Stagnation real? (yes, but wasn't inevitable & isn't irreversible) - on the differences between science & technology - why geographies of innovation matter & lots more

Podcast episode Jul 17, 2022
Ep 43: Funding Science and Innovation in the UK
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