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War in Ukraine: Kyiv fights back | The Economist

2022-03-03

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As Russian troops advance towards Kyiv, Ukrainian forces are preparing to fight back. Our correspondent reports with the latest from Kyiv. 00:00 - Kyiv prepares to fight back 00:42 - Tank traps and Molotov cocktail factories 01:42 - Exodus from Kyiv 02:39 - Life in the city 03:20 - Morale remains high in Kyiv 03:50 - Zelensky: an inspiring wartime leader 04:34 - Social media inspiring the citizens 05:35 - What will happen next? Read all our...

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Could Putin really start a nuclear war? | The Economist

2022-03-01

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After invading Ukraine nearly a week ago, Putin has now ordered Russia’s nuclear forces to be on high alert. Shashank Joshi, The Economist’s defence editor, answers questions on whether the war in Ukraine could escalate into a nuclear conflict. 00:00 - Putin has raised the stakes 00:40 - Is Putin threatening nuclear force? 01:23 - What does Putin hope to achieve? 02:07 - How has the West responded so far? 03:11 - Are Putin’s threats posturing or...

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War in Ukraine: what will happen next? | The Economist

2022-02-26

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Russia’s war in Ukraine is likely to be Europe's most intense conflict since the second world war. What might happen next? And what will this war mean for the world? Our experts answer your questions. Read our coverage of the war in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3pcnVPl Sign up to our daily newsletter to keep up to date with the latest developments: https://econ.st/3sezh7h What’s happening in Kyiv? Watch our correspondent’s take:...

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War in Ukraine: what’s happening in Kyiv? | The Economist

2022-02-24

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Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian troops to invade Ukraine. What’s happening now and how will the war unfold? The Economist’s correspondent, Richard Ensor, reports from the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. Read our coverage of the Ukraine crisis here: https://econ.st/3pcnVPl Sign up to our daily newsletter to keep up to date with the latest developments: https://econ.st/3sezh7h Will war in Ukraine lead to a wider cyber-conflict?...

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Green building: can mushrooms help? | The Economist

2022-02-22

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The construction industry is responsible for 11% of the world’s man-made CO2 emissions—due to its reliance on concrete and steel. What alternative materials could be used in the future? Film supported by @Infosys 00:00 - What are some sustainable alternatives? 00:31 - Why is construction bad for the environment? 01:08 - The problem with concrete 02:00 - Promising alternatives to concrete 03:07 - Can mushrooms help construct buildings? 04:09 - The...

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Russia and Ukraine: how will the West react? | The Economist

2022-02-16

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A Russian invasion of Ukraine could be imminent. What is at stake and how will the West respond? Shashank Joshi, The Economist's defence editor, answers your questions. 00:00 - What’s happening in Ukraine? 01:10 - Is Putin bluffing? 02:08 - Is Ukraine prepared for conflict? 03:00 - What’s at stake for both Ukraine and Russia? 04:00 - How would an invasion impact the world? 05:09 - Does this situation threaten peace elsewhere? 06:25 - How should...

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How AI can make health care better | The Economist

2022-02-15

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AI has the power to transform health care. From more efficient diagnoses to safer treatments, it could remedy some of the ills suffered by patients. Film supported by @Maersk 00:00 - Can AI help heal the world? 00:45 - How can AI spot blindness? 04:01 - Protecting patients’ privacy 05:10 - How to share medical data safely 06:11 - Medical AI is rapidly expanding 08:02 - What do the sceptics say? 08.36 - Using AI for new medical devices 11:08 -...

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How to make computers less biased | The Economist

2022-02-10

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You might think technology is the great leveller. But as AI and other data-driven innovations race farther and faster ahead, the automation of racial bias is causing growing concern. 00:00 - Can technology be racist? 00:50 - Bias in facial-recognition tech 03:50 - Why do data discriminate? 05:50 - What can be done? 07:00 - How can regulations help? Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter to keep up with our latest stories:...

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Disputed Borders: Russia v Ukraine | The Economist

2022-02-09

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Vladimir Putin has already annexed Crimea and plunged Donbas into war. Now, he has amassed 100,000 troops at the Ukrainian border. Why can’t Russia leave Ukraine alone? 00:00 - The world’s eyes are on Ukraine 00:55 - Russia and Ukraine’s shared history 02:08 - Caught between Russia and the West 04:04 - Ukraine’s post-independence struggles 06:30 - Putin’s domestic issues 07:47 - Will Putin invade Ukraine? Find The Economist’s coverage on...

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NFTs: are they worth the hype? | The Economist

2022-02-03

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In the past year a new trend in the crypto world has boomed: NFTs, or non-fungible tokens. They started as a way for digital artists to have ownership over their work but have transformed into a dizzying new multi-billion-dollar marketplace. Are they worth the hype? 00:00 - Are NFTs worth the hype? 01:38 - How to sell an NFT 03:24 - Where did NFTs come from? 04:51 - Why are NFTs so popular? 05:45 - NFTs in the artworld 07:04 - The risks in buying...

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Keeping warm, without warming the planet | The Economist

2022-01-27

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Humans are cranking up their thermostats at the expense of the planet. With the majority of global heating still powered by dirty fuels, are there greener solutions that won't cost the earth? Read more: https://econ.st/3g3GNeq Film supported by @Infosys 00:00 - Heating the planet with domestic heating 01:06 - South Africa’s energy supply 02:59 - What is a heat pump and how does it work? 05:58 - The first step to decarbonising heating is...

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Will you be eating insects soon? | The Economist

2022-01-25

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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

2022-01-20

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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

2022-01-18

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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

2022-01-13

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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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Dead zones: how chemical pollution is suffocating the sea | The Economist

2022-01-06

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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?

2021-12-30

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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. Read...

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The World Ahead 2022: five stories to watch out for | The Economist

2021-12-27

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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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Green energy: Which sources are the most sustainable? | The Economist

2021-12-23

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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

2021-12-21

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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 Read our special...

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