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Climate change: what is ocean acidification?

2023-02-02

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As carbon emissions change the chemistry of the seas, ocean acidification threatens marine life and human livelihoods. How worried should you be about climate change’s so-called “evil twin”? Film supported by @NipponFoundationPR 00:00 The other carbon problem 00:50 How does the ocean’s deepest point reveal its past? 02:55 Why are baby oysters dying? 04:08 Is the ocean acidic? 05:21 What is causing ocean acidification? 06:01 Why are corals...

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The universe’s biggest mystery

2023-01-26

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Dark matter and dark energy dominate our universe. They’re both highly mysterious, invisible and difficult to detect. So what are they, and how do we know they even exist? 00:00 - What is the universe made of? 01:53 - What is dark matter? 05:32 - What is dark energy? 08:54 - The future of the universe Sign up to our weekly science newsletter: https://econ.st/3GBhFJX Find all of our science and technology coverage: https://econ.st/3Z632FK...

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How to make poor areas richer

2023-01-19

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Many people in the rich world are feeling the pinch, particularly in its poorest regions. As the cost of living rises, how can such “left behind” areas be made richer? Film supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - How can rich countries address regional inequality? 01:10 - How did regional inequality emerge? 04:45 - How local politicians can help close economic gaps 06:20 - Why making poorer areas better off is a priority 07:30 - How this German city...

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Energy crisis: what can 1973 teach us?

2023-01-12

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Alongside his invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has throttled gas supplies to Europe—but the world has seen energy used as a weapon before. What can the energy shock of 1973 tell us about today’s crisis? 00:00 - Energy wars 02:12 - Oil sanctions don’t work 06:59 - Energy security 11:05 - Alternatives to oil Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI To read more on the war in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3k6ILzE How...

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Which is America’s top dog? #dog #data #america

2023-01-11

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China after covid: How will the world economy react?

2023-01-07

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China’s re-opening of its borders is set to be one of the biggest economic events of 2023. It will have global implications for consumers, companies and policymakers 00:00: China reopens its borders 01:28: The impact of zero covid on China’s economy 01:50: Tourism is about to change 02:33: How commodity prices will change 03:27: The impact on foreign investment Read more on how China’s re-opening will impact the global economy:...

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The World Ahead 2023: five stories to watch out for

2022-12-27

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What stories should you be following in 2023? From India becoming the world’s most populous country, to an illegal drug that might be approved as a medicine, The Economist offers its annual look at the year ahead. 00:00 - The World Ahead 2023 00:35 - India's population potential 04:30 - Psychedelic medicines 08:06 - Japan’s markets mayhem? 12:45 - Repairing the world 15:50 - The coronation's colonial concerns Read more on The World Ahead 2023:...

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Why is the sex-toy industry booming?

2022-12-22

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Gone are the days of hiding in the shadows of seedy shops in the red-light district. Today, sex toys have gone mainstream. How has this long-stigmatised industry become normalised? 00:00 - Why is the sex-toy industry booming? 00:28 - The origins of sex toys 02:05 - How did the sex-toy industry emerge? 03:05 - Developing the female sex-toy market 04:40 - How the internet helped the sex-toy market 05:35 - How are women shaping the industry? 07:00...

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Ukraine war: what will winter bring?

2022-12-21

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As President Zelensky travels to America to meet President Biden, the war in Ukraine is entering a critical phase. The Economist met Mr Zelensky and Ukraine’s senior military generals to discuss what might happen next. 00:00 - The war in Ukraine enters winter 01:00 - What next for the war in Ukraine? 02:55 - A Russian offensive: what are the options? 03:50 - A Ukrainian offensive: what are the options? 05:35 - A message from Ukraine’s...

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Are brain implants the future of computing?

2022-12-15

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Imagine brain implants that let you control devices by thought alone—or let computers read your mind. It’s early days, but research into this technology is well under way. Film supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - Are brain implants the future of computing? 00:58 - Headsets are changing how brains interact with the virtual world 02:24 - What is a brain computer interface? 03:24 - What’s holding this technology back? 04:00 - How wearable BCIs can...

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Why the counterfeit business is booming

2022-12-08

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The quantity and quality of counterfeit sneakers has never been greater. As online sales boom, many buyers are deliberately choosing the steal over the real. 00:00 - The counterfeit epidemic 00:57 - How does eBay authenticate goods? 03:34 - What is driving the counterfeit boom? 05:24 - How is the sneaker resale market affecting counterfeits? 07:11 - What is the role of influencers? 08:56 - China: the world's counterfeit capital 10:45 - Is...

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What was Vladimir Putin like 20 years ago? #Putin #Russia

2022-12-07

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What should Xi do next?

2022-12-02

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China has been rocked by protests at the country’s zero-covid policy, and Xi Jinping now faces a dilemma: should he relax restrictions and risk hundreds of thousands of deaths, or continue lockdowns at the expense of the economy and, potentially, further social unrest? 00:00 - Protests spread in China 01:13 - What is the zero-covid policy? 01:30 - What is Xi’s dilemma? 02:32 - What should Xi do next? Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter:...

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The cost of health care: how to make it affordable

2022-12-01

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The cost of health care is unaffordable for many in the developing world. But while universal health care may sound like an impossible dream, it’s more achievable than you might think. Film supported by @bainandcompanyinsights 00:00 – The argument for universal health coverage is clear 00:57 – Thailand’s path to universal health coverage 03:31 – Universal health care around the world 04:48 – How to finance universal health coverage? 05:30 –...

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How will businesses use the metaverse?

2022-11-24

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The metaverse could offer multi-trillion-dollar opportunities for businesses in the long term, with the potential to transform many aspects of daily life. 00:00 - How the metaverse could transform our daily lives 01:22 - How filmmakers are using metaverse technology 02:30 - What is the metaverse? 04:09 - An opportunity for creative industries 05:59 - How tech titans are profiting off the metaverse 06:53 - What is Roblox? 09:51 - Gen Z:...

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It’s often said football and politics should never mix. In Brazil and Serbia, they often do #shorts

2022-11-23

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#WorldCup2022 #Qatar #Brazil #Serbia #Football #Bolsonaro #worldcup

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COP27: does it go far enough?

2022-11-20

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COP27, the United Nations climate conference, has drawn to a close in Egypt. The Economist’s environment editor, Catherine Brahic, shares her assessment on the talks' breakthroughs, the frantic conclusion of the summit and the limitations of the agreement that emerged. 00:00 - COP27 has drawn to a close 00:17 - The final 24 hours 01:04 - Successes: loss and damage and finance 02:10 - Where COP27 fell short 03:22 - Challenges for COP28 A new UN...

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Qatar and Ecuador both have a history of controversy over player nationality #worldcup #shorts

2022-11-20

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Why is the World Cup important to Qatar?

2022-11-18

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Qatar is about to host the most expensive World Cup ever, costing as much as $300bn. Why has this small, gas-rich kingdom chosen to host football’s most prestigious event, and how does it fit into its broader plans for economic transformation? 00:00 - Why is Qatar hosting the World Cup? 00:57 - World Cups are expensive competitions 01:56 - Qatar’s human rights violations 02:36 - Qatar’s place in the Gulf 04:43 - Qatar distinguishes itself from...

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Trump 2024: could he win again?

2022-11-16

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It’s official: Donald Trump is running for president in 2024. What will his campaign look like, and does he stand a chance of winning? Our Washington bureau chief reacts to the announcement. 00:00 - Trump is back 00:50 - Trump makes 2024 presidential bid 02:23 - Who is Trump’s new rival? 03:08 - What’s behind Trump’s early announcement? 03:50 - Could Trump win? Sign up the The Economist’s daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3TOTlb2 Trump is...

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