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Hurricanes: the science behind the destruction

2023-05-05

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Hurricanes are among the most dangerous natural phenomena on earth, causing billions of dollars of damage and destroying lives every year. But what turns a peaceful patch of ocean into the planet's most destructive force, and how is this process being affected by climate change? 00:00 - What are tropical cyclones? 00:46 - The history of tropical cyclones 02:06 - How do they form? 04:33 - What happens when they reach land? 07:13 - What is the...

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The Coronation: King Charles’s finances unpacked

2023-05-04

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King Charles III is estimated to have around £600m in private wealth. In the lead-up to his coronation, The Economist explores where Britain's royal family actually gets its money from. Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI To read more about Royal finances: https://econ.st/41b7J0B Watch: What to expect from King Charles III: https://econ.st/3AU9RPL What could King Charles mean for Royal finances:...

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Behind the data: the secret to songwriting

2023-04-27

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With 25 Billboard Hot 100 number one hits to his name, Max Martin is effectively the king of pop music. We wanted to find the key to his success—with a little help from a lot of data. 00:00 - Behind the data 00:39 - Our dataset 01:53 - Was Max Martin right? 03:32 - Why intros are shorter now To read our daily chart on hit-maker Max Martin: https://econ.st/40EN0TH For more of The Economist’s data journalism: https://econ.st/3KsCaud Sign up to...

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How to stop AI going rogue

2023-04-19

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Artificial intelligence is improving so fast that no one knows what it might be capable of. It brings huge opportunities, but also huge risks. Arjun Ramani, The Economist's global business and economics correspondent, explains what could go wrong. 00:00 - How could AI go wrong? 01:12 - What are the risks? 03:11 - How to practise AI safety 04:42 - What are the benefits? Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI How...

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Why are wars getting longer?

2023-04-18

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The outbreak of violence in Sudan isn’t an anomaly; the world's civil wars are growing longer and deadlier. Robert Guest, The Economist’s deputy editor, explains why. 00:00 - Civil wars are getting longer 00:58 - Complexity 02:14 - Criminality 03:12 - Climate change 04:52 - The road to peace? Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI The world’s deadliest war last year wasn’t in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3MRXH0T Why...

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How El Niño and La Niña cause extreme weather

2023-04-13

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El Niño and La Niña are opposite states of one of Earth’s most important climate processes, the El Niño Southern Oscillation, or ENSO. It can lead to devastating weather events all over the world. But how does it work, what kinds of extreme weather does it cause and how is global warming affecting it? 00:00 - What is ENSO’s neutral state? 03:15 - What is El Niño? 07:24 - What is La Niña? 10:36 - ENSO and climate change Sign up to The Economist’s...

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Beyond Good Friday: the future of peace in Northern Ireland

2023-04-06

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Twenty five years ago the Good Friday Agreement brought peace to Northern Ireland. But while the treaty has saved thousands of lives, it has also resulted in a brittle and unstable government. Could this jeopardise the future of peace? 00:00 - The Good Friday Agreement then and now 02:49 - Northern Ireland’s history 03:56 - What did the Good Friday Agreement change? 05:41 - The impact of Brexit 07:07 - The legacy of violence 09:16 - Modern day...

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Israel’s protests: why Bibi’s delay is an opportunity for Israel

2023-03-30

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Israel’s prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, has pressed pause on his power-grabbing judicial reforms. Now a strife-torn country has a chance to rethink. #israel #israelprotest 00:00 - Israel is in chaos 00:34 - Democracy is working in Israel 01:52 - Israel’s constitutional question 03:35 - The depth of division might undermine this opportunity To read more about what’s happening in Israel: https://econ.st/3M3uBeJ For our most recent...

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AI Chatbots: What they really mean for the future

2023-03-23

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With the arrival of generative AI chatbots, artificial intelligence no longer seems the preserve of science fiction. Now that the bots are talking back, what does it mean for the future of the internet—and our relationship with machines? 00:00 - Chatbots are changing the internet 01:02 - How do chatbots work? 03:40 - The problems with today’s chatbots 06:40 - The ELIZA effect 07:46 - Replika AI 09:55 - What might future chatbots be able to do?...

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Silicon Valley Bank: what really went wrong?

2023-03-14

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Since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, American regulators have pulled out all the stops to protect depositors. But the scramble to ensure stability has exposed serious flaws in America’s banking architecture. What comes next? 00:00 - Silicon Valley Bank has collapsed 00:38 - What has happened? 02:07 - How have regulators reacted? 03:12 - What does this mean for banking? Read our briefing about the SVB collapse: https://econ.st/3TbN8ap...

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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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