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How to fuel the future | The Economist

2018-10-04

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America, under President Donald Trump, is securing its “energy independence” with oil and gas. But unlike fossil fuels, renewables will not increase global warming —and China is moving fast. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Oil moves the world around and creates powerful countries. Oil is such a vital commodity that …

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The data revolution: privacy, politics and predictive policing | The Economist

2018-10-03

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More than 90% of the world’s data appeared in the past two years. From privacy to politics, Facebook to facial recognition – discover the true impact of this data revolution. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Erlanger hospital, Tennessee – the medical staff here are at the forefront of efforts to …

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Mapping global gun violence | The Economist

2018-09-27

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El Salvador, Venezuela and Guatemala have the worst gun violence in the world. America’s lax firearm laws are adding to their problems. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Since 1990 the number of gun deaths worldwide has reached 6.5 million. Three quarters of gun deaths occur in just 15 countries. Latin …

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Eurodollars & Global Deflation Risk W/ Jeff Snider | Expert View | Real Vision™

2018-09-26

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Is the global economy poised to enter another deflationary cycle? Jeff Snider, head of global research and chief investment strategist at Alhambra Partners, believes that we have never enjoyed a true recovery from the global financial crisis – but instead, have merely bounced between cycles of deflation and reflation. In this piece, Snider unpacks the …

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University: does a degree pay? | The Economist

2018-09-25

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The pressure for school-leavers to get a university degree is rising across the world. But does further education lead to better pay and opportunities? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Is university worth it? Many believe further education is the key to success. Around half of school leavers in the rich …

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Charles Hugh Smith On Insights Into Jobs For Displaced Workers Affected By Intelligent Automation

2018-09-24

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Click here for the full transcript: http://financialrepressionauthority.com/2018/09/24/the-roundtable-insight-charles-hugh-smith-on-insights-into-the-jobs-for-displaced-workers-affected-by-intelligent-automation/

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Plastic pollution: is it really that bad? | The Economist

2018-09-20

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Nine in ten Europeans worry about plastic’s impact on the environment. But plastic is not the worst offender when compared to other kinds of pollution

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Public enemy: Venezuela’s mayor on the run | The Economist

2018-09-19

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Venezuela is on the brink of ruin. The former mayor of Caracas dared to challenge President Nicolas Maduro’s authoritarian regime—and was made a public enemy. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s …

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ROGUE INTERVIEWS: Charles Hugh Smith – Of Two Minds (09/17/2018)

2018-09-18

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David Miliband on the future of liberalism | The Economist

2018-09-15

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At The Economist’s Open Future festival in New York on September 15th 2018, David Miliband, president of the International Rescue Committee and former British Foreign Secretary, was interviewed by Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s Editor-in-chief. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For …

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Steve Bannon debate at The Economist #OpenFutures festival | The Economist

2018-09-15

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At The Economist’s Open Future festival in New York on September 15th 2018, Steve Bannon, former White House chief strategist, was interviewed by Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s Editor-in-chief Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ …

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Tony Blair on the future of liberalism | The Economist

2018-09-15

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Speaking in London at The Economist’s Open Future festival on September 15th 2018, former British prime minister Tony Blair spoke to Helen Joyce about Brexit, immigration, technology and political participation. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: …

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Reinventing liberalism for the 21st Century | The Economist

2018-09-14

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This week we celebrate our 175th anniversary with a manifesto for renewing liberalism through a programme of radical reform. But what does this entail? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy On our cover this week we celebrate our 175 anniversary and we issue a manifesto for renewing liberalism. It’s been a …

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Congo: how to stop the killing | The Economist

2018-09-13

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More people were killed in a recent civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo than in conflicts in Vietnam, Syria, Iraq and Korea combined. The African country may be sliding back in to war, but one man is hoping a message of peace can overcome violence. WARNING: this film contains distressing images. Click here …

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CHARLES HUGH SMITH: U.S. Government Is Destroying Capitalism WORLDWIDE!

2018-09-11

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Where does your phone come from? | The Economist

2018-09-11

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Apple is expected to announce its latest handset—the iPhone XS. Like all smartphones it will contain more than 70 chemical elements, which are mined from the Earth’s crust in countries all over the world. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy The number of smartphone users globally is set to reach 2.5 …

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Why do languages die? | The Economist

2018-09-06

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There are more than 7,000 languages. The number of people speaking English, Spanish and Mandarin continues to grow, but every fortnight a langauge will disappear forever. The Economist’s language expert Lane Greene explains why. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Irankarapte iishu Dydh Da I don’t speak those languages. In fact …

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Your responses to “a minute to change the world” | The Economist

2018-09-05

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What is the one thing you would change to build a more open world—and how would you go about it? You told us your answers in a 60 second video with #OpenFuture See more from OpenFuture here: https://www.economist.com/openfuture #Openfuture playlist is here: https://goo.gl/ehUxFa Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2J1OgIw Daily Watch: …

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How to tame tech giants | The Economist

2018-09-04

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Google, Facebook and Amazon are among the biggest companies in the world. Their dominance is worrying for consumers and competition. Here’s why. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Can you imagine life without Google, Facebook or Amazon? Chances are you’re actually on one of those platforms right now watching this. These …

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Why startups are leaving Silicon Valley | The Economist

2018-08-31

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The future of Silicon Valley is The Economist’s cover story this week. Why are people leaving, and startups going elsewhere? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For decades Silicon Valley has been where you go if you want to make it big in technology but these days entrepreneurs are starting to …

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