Capital Ideas podcast10 Jul 2020

Engineering the future of civilization with Lord John Browne

Engineers may not get the love they deserve, says author Lord John Browne, best known for his transformative tenure as CEO of energy giant BP. In this conversation recorded shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic, Browne explores themes from his latest book, "Make, Think, Imagine: Engineering the Future of Civilization," chief of which is the critical role engineering has played at the intersection of art and commerce. This reminder of engineering's ability to meet the world's challenges and forge a path to progress should strike an optimistic chord for investors and society.

Your host Matt Miller is the policy and communications advisor for Capital Group. An author and former Washington Post columnist, Matt was co-host of the public radio program Left, Right & Center.

John Browne, Lord Browne of Madingley, is a British author and businessman best known for his role as chief executive officer of British Petroleum (BP) from 1995 to 2007.

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