Category Archive: 5) Global Macro
Will you be eating insects soon? | The Economist
By 2050 there could be 10 billion human mouths to feed. Eating insects could help solve the global food-supply problem. Read more here: https://econ.st/3fTILxA
Film supported by @Maersk
00:00 - 00:47 How to feed our growing population
00:47 - 03:23 The potential of insects
03:23 - 05:31 Eating cricket powder in Madagascar
05:31- 06:30 Madagascar's climate change famine
06:30 - 08:00 Cricket farming in Africa
08:00 - 11:30 Expanding insect...
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China and Russia: MI6’s top concerns | The Economist
MI6 chief Richard Moore speaks to the “The Economist Asks” podcast about the world's biggest threats—from a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine to China’s increasing access to personal data
00:00 - 00:49 MI6 is stepping out of the shadows
00:49 - 02:55 Will Putin invade Ukraine?
02:55 - 03:49 China’s influence has grown
03:49 - 04:40 Our relationship with China
04:40 - 05:33 A new technological battleground
05:33 - 07:01 China’s data and...
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New technology: what do you have to fear? | The Economist
Managing the risks and rewards of emerging technologies is a tricky balancing act. How is it possible to maximise the upsides of innovation while minimising the potential downsides? Read more here: https://econ.st/327bXxU
Film supported by @Mission Winnow
00:00 - 01:03 Innovation and regulation in technology
01:03 - 01:51 How to keep innovation moving
01:51 - 03:48 The rise of autonomous cars
03:48 - 05:40 Are autonomous cars safe?
05:40 -...
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How to make black lives matter more | The Economist
The shocking murder of George Floyd by a police officer in 2020 sparked a wave of protests around the world and prompted promises to address structural racism. What actions could actually make black lives better? Film supported by @Mishcon de Reya LLP
00:00 - The legacy of George Floyd
01:20 - How can police reform help?
06:30 - Reallocating police resources
09:10 - The school-to-prison pipeline
12:33 - Reducing school exclusions
16:15 - Moving...
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Jeff Snider joins The Financial Quarterback™ Josh Jalinski on Bitcoin Clubhouse (YouTube version)
The Financial Quarterback™ Josh Jalinski with guest Jeffrey Snider simulcast on Clubhouse Bitcoin, Deflation vs Inflation plus 2022 Outlook, Joe Carlasare, Ben Prentice and others
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Dead zones: how chemical pollution is suffocating the sea | The Economist
Parts of the ocean are being starved of oxygen by chemical pollution from land. These so-called “dead zones” not only decimate marine life, but are contributing to climate change. Film supported by Back to Blue https://backtoblueinitiative.com/
00:00 - How “dead zones” threaten the ocean
00:52 - Why was there “sea snot” in Turkey?
03:20 - What causes low oxygen in the ocean?
05:50 - How nutrients pollute the ocean
06:37 - Why farming is one of the...
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What will China do in 2022?
China’s Xi Jinping seems likely to have his third term in office ratified by the Communist Party Congress in 2022. What could that mean for China, and for the rest of the world?
00:00 What will China do in 2022?
02:38 Chinese nationalism is at an all time high
03:39 The death of private enterprise in China?
04:15 China’s relationship with the United States
05:50 Will China invade Taiwan?
07:12 Understanding China is our most important job.
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The World Ahead 2022: five stories to watch out for | The Economist
What will be the biggest stories of 2022? As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the globe, President Xi will cement his power as leader of China, tech giants will coax more of us into virtual worlds and the space race reaches new heights. The Economist is back with its annual look at the top stories of the year ahead. Film supported by @TeneoCEOAdvisory
00:00 The World Ahead 2022
00:40 China revels in democracy’s failings
04:11 Hybrid...
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Obsession
Obsession composition and first lead guitar by charles hugh smith, rhythm and second lead guitar by Jimi Juju.
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You Owe Me
You Owe Me composition, vocals and lead guitar by charles hugh smith, rhythm guitar, bass, drums and recording engineering by Jimi Juju.
You tell me that you can't afford the rent
the student loan or your truck
I don't care about your problems pal
just do what it takes to get me the bucks
You owe me
You owe me and I'm gonna tell you how it's gonna be
You say that you did everything you were told
Got your degree and a gig
Now you lost your job...
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Green energy: Which sources are the most sustainable? | The Economist
Fossil fuels still supply about 80% of the world’s power. How can energy be produced and used more sustainably to meet climate targets? We answer your questions. film supported by @Infosys
00:00 - Why energy needs to become more sustainable
00:33 - How much energy should come from renewables?
01:19 - Why isn’t nuclear power used more widely?
02:19 - How can solar power be made more efficient?
03:34 - Will biofuels become widely used?
04:30 - Do...
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The World Ahead: the true costs of ageing | The Economist
The rich world is ageing fast. How can societies afford the looming costs of caring for their growing elderly populations? film supported by @Mission Winnow
00:00 The wealthy world is ageing
01:17 Japan’s elderly population
02:11 The problems of an ageing world
04:01 Reinventing old age
05:48 Unlocking the potential of older years
07:09 Reforming social care
08:20 A community-based approach
11:08 A fundamental shift is needed
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Can science help poor kids earn more? | The Economist
The wide gap in development between rich and poor children could be closed with the help of neuroscience. Might a controversial focus on genetics also help? Film supported by @Mishcon de Reya LLP
00:00- The achievement gap between rich and poor kids
00:55 - Words matter in childhood development
03:16 - Conversation can combat childhood inequality
05:09 - Can genetics help close the achievement gap?
07:30 - Genetics can be controversial
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2022: a preview of the year’s biggest themes | The Economist
What will some of 2022’s top themes and stories be? Tom Standage, editor of The Economist’s future-gazing annual, “The World Ahead 2022”, gives his prediction
00:00 What to expect in 2022
00:35 Pandemic to endemic
01:35 Inequality in hybrid working
02:34 Taming cryptocurrencies
03:43 The race to dominate space
04:34 The need for corporate climate solutions
Read our latest coverage on The World Ahead: https://econ.st/3HtLmuQ
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How vegan burgers can help save the planet | The Economist
When people cook steak, they’re also cooking the planet. As meat consumption continues to rise, what role can meat alternatives play in a more sustainable food system? Read more: https://econ.st/3rvlWHC
Film supported by @Infosys
00:00 - What you put on your plate impacts the planet
01:03 - Britain’s meat-eating habits
03:06 - The environmental impact of meat and dairy
05:43 - Plant-based food is better for the environment
07:03 - The rise of...
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Covid-19: How dangerous is Omicron? | The Economist
The new variant of covid-19, Omicron, is spreading around the world. Just how infectious is the strain, and will current vaccines prove effective against it? Our experts answer your questions.
00:00 What is Omicron?
01:30 How dangerous is Omicron?
02:39 Will new vaccines be needed?
03:15 What are governments doing?
04:17 Is this new variant a setback in the fight against covid-10?
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SMART BOURSE – L’invité de la mi-journée : Thomas Costerg (Pictet WM)
Lundi 29 novembre 2021, SMART BOURSE reçoit Thomas Costerg (Économiste sénior US, Pictet WM)
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Economic Growth Scare: Are Markets Rightly Scared? [Eurodollar University, Ep. 168c]
The nominal value of Chinese imports of iron ore, German exports and Japanese exports all look pretty, pretty good. But the unit volume is pretty, pretty awful.
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Why it’s harder to earn more than your parents | The Economist
In the 21st century it's got harder to earn more than your parents and to climb the social ladder. What's gone wrong, and what can be done to change this? Film supported by @Mishcon de Reya LLP
00:00 - Why it's harder to get rich if you're born poor
03:29 - Social divisions are increasing within society
04:11 - Changing patterns of social mobility over time
05:41 - Education as a determinant of social mobility
09:16 - Class barriers to further...
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Jeff Snider: Inflation Vs Deflation. Part 2
As the reflation trades cools down and the economic data begins to roll over, Jeff Snider, head of global research at Alhambra Investments, anticipates an ugly, near-term outcome for growth.
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