Davos 2026: the last-chance saloon to save the old world order?

The text appears to be an article about the World Economic Forum (WEF) and its upcoming meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The article discusses the history of the WEF, its founder Klaus Schwab, and its purpose as a platform for global leaders to discuss economic and social issues.

The article also mentions several individuals who are attending or have attended the meeting, including President Donald Trump and his secretaries. It notes that Trump's presence at the meeting is seen as contradictory to the WEF's stated purpose of promoting global cooperation and addressing pressing issues.

Additionally, the article touches on the departure of Klaus Schwab from the organization's board after allegations of misconduct were raised against him. However, it seems that he will not be present at this year's meeting due to a new book being published.

The article also features interviews with individuals who have been involved with the WEF in the past, including Danny Sriskandarajah and Jamie Drummond. They share their experiences and perspectives on the organization and its impact over the years.

The tone of the article is generally neutral, providing information and quotes from various sources to convey the complexity and nuances of the WEF's role in global affairs.
 
I'm watching this WEF thing go down πŸ€”. It's weird how some people like Trump show up and it just kinda flips the script on what they're trying to do there. Like, I get that he wants to make a point, but it feels kinda rich coming from someone who's been pretty vocal about not wanting to deal with global issues.

I've read some stuff about Klaus Schwab and the whole departure thing πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. Can't say I'm surprised really. When you're in a position of power for that long, there's bound to be drama and skeletons in the closet. But at the same time, it's still weird that he won't be there this year because of some new book... feels like a pretty convenient way out.

The interviews with Danny Sriskandarajah and Jamie Drummond are actually kinda interesting though 😊. They share some good insights about what it's like to work within the WEF system, and how it can both help and hinder progress on certain issues. Might be worth checking out their perspectives further πŸ‘€
 
I don't get why Trump is going to Davos πŸ€”... I mean, isn't that kinda like going to a party and then suddenly becoming the guest of honor? It just doesn't seem right, you know? The WEF is all about bringing people together to talk about big issues, but Trump's whole thing is kinda... divisive. And with those allegations against Schwab, it feels like some major damage control is gonna go down πŸ™ˆ. I hope they can keep the conversation focused on the actual problems we need to solve 🀞.
 
πŸ€” The WEF meeting is always a big deal πŸŒŽπŸ’Ό but sometimes I wonder if it's all just a bunch of rich folks talking about money πŸ’ΈπŸ˜’. I mean, don't get me wrong, some good stuff gets done πŸ“ˆ but it feels like they're more interested in making connections and advancing their own careers 🀝 than actually solving the world's problems 🌎.

I'm not surprised that Trump is going to be there though πŸ˜’. He's always been a bit of a wild card 🎩 and I think he's just looking for ways to stir up controversy πŸ“°. Meanwhile, Klaus Schwab's departure from the board is a big deal 🚨 but it's about time someone held him accountable πŸ”₯.

It's interesting that Danny Sriskandarajah and Jamie Drummond are speaking out about their experiences with the WEF πŸ‘₯. I think we need more voices like them sharing their perspectives πŸ’¬. And yeah, Schwab might not be attending this year's meeting πŸ“š but I'm sure he'll still be making headlines for his new book πŸ“°.
 
just read about the wwf's upcoming meeting in davos... think it's a bit rich that trump is gonna be there πŸ€”. like, what's next? Putin giving a keynote on global cooperation πŸ˜‚? also, didn't they just kick schwab off the board over some shady allegations? seems pretty convenient he won't be attending this year due to a new book coming out πŸ“š. wonder if it'll make for a juicy read... meanwhile, wwf's whole 'fostering global collaboration' vibe is kinda undermined by trump's presence πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. guess you could say they're having a bit of an identity crisis πŸ˜…
 
I think it's kinda weird that Trump's getting invited to Davos despite all the controversy he's been involved in πŸ€”... I mean, you'd think the WEF would want someone with his experience to help shape global economic decisions or something. But at the same time, it does raise questions about the organization's values and what kind of people are being brought into the fold. Schwab stepping down from the board is a good move, but let's see if the change will really make a difference πŸ“šπŸ’Ό. Danny Sriskandarajah and Jamie Drummond's comments are super insightful, though - it's clear they've given this some thought and aren't afraid to speak up πŸ—£οΈ... I hope we get more diverse perspectives at Davos next year πŸ‘₯
 
I'm thinking πŸ€”... Davos meeting again πŸ’ΌπŸ”οΈ, can't say I fully get it 😐... World leaders gathering for talks on economy & society πŸ“ˆπŸ’‘ but then they got Trump there πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ... Doesn't seem to align with WEF's goals πŸ‘Ž... Meanwhile Klaus Schwab stepping down from board 🚫 after some allegations surfaced πŸ“°... Guess he won't be around this year either πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ due to new book out πŸ“–... Anyway, it's all so... complicated 🀯... Not really sure what the point of it all is πŸ€”...
 
I'm not sure I buy into the whole "global cooperation" thing with Trump attending πŸ€”. He's been pretty vocal about protecting America's interests, which doesn't exactly scream "cooperation". I mean, if he's really committed to working with world leaders, wouldn't his own administration be more open to international agreements? And what's up with the secrecy surrounding his secretaries' attendance? Shouldn't they just be talking about policy or something? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ
 
πŸ€” I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole Davos thing. It feels like a relic of the past, you know? I mean, back in 2016 when Trump was first invited, it was seen as a joke. Who would've thought he'd actually show up? πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ And now they're saying he's going again? What's the point, right?

And Klaus Schwab stepping down from the board after all those allegations... that's a big deal. I'm not surprised it happened though. The guy's been around for ages and has been accused of some shady stuff. πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ

I do feel bad for Danny Sriskandarajah and Jamie Drummond though. They've stuck with the WEF all these years, trying to make it work. It's not easy being a part of something that's seen as elitist and out of touch.

It's funny how things have changed since I was a teenager in the 90s. Remember when Davos used to be all about the tech and innovation? Now it's just a bunch of rich people talking about climate change 🌎.
 
I mean, it's pretty wild that Klaus Schwab is stepping down from the WEF board after all these allegations come up... πŸ€” But honestly, I don't think we should be surprised, right? The whole thing with him and his leadership style has always seemed a bit sketchy to me. And now he's gonna miss this year's meeting because of a new book? I guess that's what happens when you're not exactly known for your humility or transparency... πŸ“š Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how the WEF navigates this and who steps in as a replacement. Some people are saying Danny Sriskandarajah is the perfect guy for the job... πŸ‘€ Let's see if he can live up to the hype!
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this Davos meeting, feels like something outta a sci-fi movie πŸ€–. I mean, President Trump showing up? That's just wild, doesn't exactly scream "global cooperation" to me πŸ˜‚. And what's with Klaus Schwab leaving the board over misconduct allegations? You'd think that'd be a big deal, but apparently it's all water under the bridge now πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ.

I've been following the WEF for years and I gotta say, it's always been a bit of an enigma to me. Some people love how they bring together world leaders to discuss pressing issues, while others think it's just a bunch of rich folks getting together to make more money πŸ’Έ. Me? I'm just trying to stay informed and keep up with the times πŸ•°οΈ.

Anyway, gotta catch up on some reading – this new book by Schwab is supposed to be interesting πŸ“š. Guess you'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out...
 
I dont get why Trumps still attending this thing πŸ€”. Im all for him to meet people and shake hands but isnt it kinda weird that hes part of a group thats supposed to promote world peace and cooperation? I mean, havent we had enough problems with global issues already? πŸŒŽπŸ’Έ Maybe its time for WEF to re-think who they invite to the table?

And omg Danny Sriskandarajah said some interesting stuff about Klaus Schwab's departure from the board. Sounds like there were some pretty serious allegations against him... hope he gets held accountable πŸ’―. Anyway, Im all for transparency and accountability in big orgs 🀝
 
idk why trump is even invited to this thing lol 🀣 he's like the ultimate disruptor but trying to fit in with the elite crew? seems weird tbh. anyway, gotta wonder if schwab's departure from the board is a sign of things changing at wef or just a PR stunt πŸ€‘ some of these interviews with past insiders seem super insightful tho, esp danes sriskandarajah's thoughts on the org's history and evolution πŸ‘€
 
I'm low-key thinking that Davos meeting this year is gonna be pretty lit! πŸ€” I mean, who doesn't love a good chat about the future of humanity? πŸ˜‚ But seriously, it's cool to see all these big players coming together to discuss some major issues. I'm hyped for Danny Sriskandarajah's thoughts on the WEF - I need to know more about what he's been up to! πŸ€“ As for Klaus Schwab's departure from the board... not sure how that affects things, but hey, new book, who doesn't love a good read? πŸ“š Can't wait to dive into some of those interviews and get my mind blown by all the juicy deets! πŸ’₯
 
I'm thinkin' about this WEF thing... it's like a big table where all the world leaders sit down to chat about stuff 🀝. But sometimes I wonder, is it really that simple? Like, why did Trump come if he's all about bein' a tough guy? πŸ€” And what's up with Klaus Schwab leavin' the board? Some people think it's because of some sketchy allegations... idk, might just be rumor mill, but it's worth lookin' into πŸ“°.

Anyway, it seems like they're all tryin' to make a difference and stuff 🌎. But we should keep an eye on 'em, you know? It's like, if everyone's doin' the right thing, then maybe we can actually make some real progress πŸ“ˆ.

Also, check out this link about Danny Sriskandarajah's thoughts on WEF: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/15/danny-sriskandarajah-world-economic-forum-davos
 
I'm telling you, something fishy is going down at this Davos meeting πŸ€‘. First, they got Trump attending, but like what's his angle? Doesn't add up with the whole "global cooperation" vibe they're supposed to be pushing. And then Schwab is off the board after some allegations come out... coincidence? I don't think so.

And have you seen the lineup for this year's meeting? All these heavy hitters and influencers, but what's really going on behind closed doors? Some of these folks are just too connected, too close to power 🀯. You gotta wonder if they're more interested in lining their own pockets than making real change.

I'm not saying WEF is inherently bad or evil, but there's definitely some shady stuff going on beneath the surface. We should be paying attention and asking questions... or at least being aware of what's really going down πŸ’‘
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this WEF thingy 🀯... I mean, it's crazy how they went from being all about promoting global cooperation to having Trump attending? Like, isn't that kinda like putting a speed bump on the world's biggest bus? 🚌 And now Klaus Schwab is stepping down due to some misconduct allegations? That's wild. I've been following Danny Sriskandarajah and Jamie Drummond's comments on this, and they're giving me a lot of food for thought. It makes me wonder if the WEF's purpose has just become another big corporate thing πŸ€‘... Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how this year's meeting plays out πŸŽ‰
 
I'm low-key surprised that Klaus Schwab won't be at Davos this year... πŸ€” I mean, it's a big deal for him to have a book coming out and all. The WEF has been around since 1971, can you believe it? πŸ“† They've had some huge figures come through over the years, like Bill Clinton and Angela Merkel. And now Donald Trump is on the guest list? 😳 I guess that's what they mean by "global cooperation" - a mix of everything 🌎

Did you know that the WEF has a network of over 1,000 organizations? 🀝 It's crazy to think about how many people and companies are involved. And the meeting usually brings in around $50 million in revenue each year... πŸ’Έ That's like, a whole lotta cash for a bunch of conferences! πŸ€‘

I'm not sure what to make of Danny Sriskandarajah saying that the WEF is more of a "think tank" than an actual organization? πŸ€” What do you guys think? Is he just trying to spin it or does he have a point? 😊
 
idk how they do it... Klaus Schwab, the WEF's big cheese, just stepped down from the board and people are still like "oh no". but is he really leaving or is this just a strategic move to avoid some drama? πŸ€” i mean, we all know about the allegations against him, so it's kinda suspicious that he's not attending Davos this year. maybe it's just a coincidence, but honestly, i'm not buying it.

anyway, with Trump at the meeting, it's like the whole thing is being pulled in different directions. is this some kind of publicity stunt or does trump really think his presence will make a difference? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ and what about all the other celebs attending? are they there to actually talk about issues or just get some instagram pics?

i'm kinda fascinated by the WEF's history and how it's evolved over time. from its humble beginnings to becoming this global think tank, it's like a real-life game of "who's who" in international politics πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ
 
πŸ€” I mean, can you think about it? The World Economic Forum is all about bringing people together, but at what cost? Like, if Trump shows up, does that just prove that money talks louder than principles? πŸ€‘ It raises questions about what we're really fighting for – profit or progress. And with Schwab stepping down, is this a sign of the end of an era or just a new chapter? πŸ’Ό I wonder how much influence our leaders have on us, and how much they're influenced by their own interests. Maybe it's time to ask ourselves: are we really making progress towards a better world or just rearranging the same old deck chairs? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ
 
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