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Insights from Global Changemakers 2026
In his article Decision-Making in an Age of AI, Alexander Plimmer, 2026 Global Changemakers Scholarship recipient and Aspen NZ alumnus, reflects on the questions raised at the Aspen Institute International Partners’ Global Changemakers Workshop in Hyderabad, India. He explores how AI is reshaping decision-making, the risks of reinforcing existing inequalities, and why human judgement and accountability remain essential as these technologies advance.
As Alexander writes, “the ability to delegate a decision does not necessarily mean that we can delegate responsibility for its consequences.”
Decision Making in an Age of AI
Aspen NZ scholarship recipient Arne Larsen reflects on the 2026 Global Changemakers Workshop in Hyderabad - four days exploring AI, power and decision making, from Plato to a live policy simulation, and the question that stuck with him most.
2026 International Scholarship Recipients Announced
We are excited to announce the Aspen NZ youth alumni scholarship recipients for the 2026 Global Changemakers Workshop, being held in Hyderabad, India this September.
The April Lookout: From awareness to action
The April Lookout explores how global shifts are moving from theory to practice, with a focus on China’s economic direction and what a more complex security environment means for New Zealand.
The March Lookout: Local, regional and global upheaval
Geopolitics is back, and economics is paying attention. The March Lookout explores what the current global upheaval means for New Zealand's trade, security and resilience.
Improving the Way We Decide
Leaders from across business, government, and community sectors gathered at Taramea in Queenstown for our inaugural Debugging Decision Making roundtable, a day focused on how decisions are made, and the quality of the thinking behind them.
Arotake-Makariri - The Winter Review 2024
Welcome to Arotake-Makariri, our Winter Review, where we pause to reflect on the past six months and celebrate our Aspen NZ community. Many of you have participated in our seminars, online forums and courses, and have stayed engaged through The Lookout. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey - your support as donors and active participants is crucial in enabling the Aspen NZ programme to thrive.
A few highlights from the past six months:
Evidence and Values Based Decision Making at Waitangi
The inaugural Evidence and Values Based Decision Making (EVBDM) course at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for Te Kahui Hononga / Northland Intersectoral Forum Regional Leadership Group provided a unique platform to explore and enrich decision-making skills in our community.
Aspen NZ online 'Decision making in times of crisis: Science, Technology and Ethics'
This format lends itself magnificently to allowing us to learn from the unfettered opinions of others … which have challenged my perspectives, Student.
A nice balance of listening and speaking … touching on a wide range of thought-provoking aspects without getting bogged down. The calibre of participants was also key … from student to CEO, Managing Director.