Davos Diary Day 3: C++ coded Presidents, socialism and Donald Trump

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As Davos enters the middle stretch conversation is hopscotching from automation to Donald Trump back to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Alec spent most of his day with the International Media Council, which had three presidents present. He was most impressed by one of the youngest, Canada's Justin Trudeau, who's got a C++ qualification and is well suited for discussions around the Internet. The most impressive for Alec however was Argentina's newly elected president Mauricio Macri who's taking the country from its socialist days on a path of free enterprise. This is Day 3 of Alec Hogg's Davos Diary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Jan 2016 12AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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