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Is it worth having kids?

2023-03-07

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Fertility rates are falling across the rich world, as more and more people are weighing up whether to have children. Raising them can be stressful and cost a fortune, but they might bring you a lot of joy. So all things considered, on International Women's Day, is it worth having kids? #internationalwomensday #iwd2023 00:00 - Is it worth having kids? 00:36 - Do kids make parents happy? 03:12 - Why people used to have more children 04:11 - The...

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America’s $2trn green boost, explained

2023-03-02

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America is spending trillions of dollars in an effort to make the country stronger, greener and richer. These are the three key things you need to know about the plan and its chances of success. 00:00 - A new green America 00:30 - Democrats are being ambitious 01:14 - Manufacturing will move to America 01:53 - Planning could be a stumbling block To read more about Biden’s plans to remake America’s economy: https://econ.st/3IEGNiP For our most...

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Putin’s hidden war: the Russians fighting back

2023-02-23

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The invasion of Ukraine left Russians with a stark choice: carry on as normal or make a stand against the war. But speaking out in Russia carries huge risks. How is the opposition managing to resist the regime – and at what personal cost? 00:00 - One year on 01:37 - The first wave of protests 05:43 - Crackdown on dissent 10:04 - Individual acts of rebellion 13:51 - Partial mobilisation 16:20 - Russia’s mass exodus 23:06 - The future of Russian...

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Why Nigeria is crucial to democracy in Africa

2023-02-17

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Nigeria's youth are fighting for a better, cleaner government. What can this political awakening tell us about the state of democracy across Africa? 00:00 - Why Nigeria matters 01:06 - Nigeria’s security crisis 03:42 - How corruption threatens Nigeria’s democracy 05:26 - How young Nigerians are driving change 11:31 - Youth protests across Africa Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Read more of our Africa...

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Climate-change migrants: what can be done?

2023-02-09

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Climate change could force hundreds of millions to flee their homes in the coming years. What can countries do to prepare for this mass migration? Film supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - Climate migration is on the rise 01:06 - How Louisiana is relocating its flood-victims 03:55 - How ‘managed retreat’ can resolve climate impacts 05:15 - Global warming spells trouble for the developing world 06:30 - How should governments handle mass climate...

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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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