The talk was rich in historical examples and references, and I truly enjoyed it. Yet, concerning the conclusion, I am left with more questions than answers For a start, I am unclear on how this idea of "directing" technology differs from standard government intervention 8/12

Then, I found interesting Acemoglu's reference to the golden age of the Trente Glorieuses, and the fact that that like many others he points to the role of government (I like to call it the "Regulatory State", more than just standard Keynesianism) in making that possible. 9/12