Trends for 2023 from Ben Evans

The Trends for 2023 presentation by Ben Evans highlights three key areas to watch in the coming years: the end of free money, new channel owners (such as Amazon), and the increasing use of neural networks. The end of free money refers to the likely tightening of monetary policy as central banks address rising inflation and the end of pandemic-era stimulus measures. This shift could have significant implications for asset prices, debt levels, and economic growth. New channel owners, led by Amazon, are becoming increasingly powerful players in a range of industries, from healthcare to entertainment, as they leverage their massive customer bases and technological capabilities. Finally, the use of neural networks, or artificial intelligence systems that simulate the structure and function of the human brain, is rapidly expanding, with potential applications ranging from speech and image recognition to drug discovery and finance. Evans argues that these three trends will have major impacts on the business and economic landscape in the coming years, and that companies and investors should be preparing accordingly.