Category Archive: 5.) The Economist
Gene editing: should you be worried? | The Economist
From combating climate change, to curing disease, to creating designer babies, gene-editing technologies have the potential to transform lives. What risks do they pose?
00:00 - Gene editing: risk v reward
01:06 - Cavendish bananas are under threat
03:47 - GM crops have a bad reputation
05:18 - GM mosquitoes could reduce transmissible viruses
07:50 - Ethical concerns around genetic interventions
09:30 - Editing genes with CRISPR
10:57 - CRISPR...
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War in Ukraine: how could this end? | The Economist
As Russia continues the bombardment of Ukraine, peace talks falter and threats of escalation increase, our Economist experts discuss how the war could end.
00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - A Russian quagmire?
02:06 - Could Putin lose power?
03:38 - The biggest escalation risks
05:39 - A negotiated end to the war?
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War in Ukraine: whose side is China on? | The Economist
China won’t endorse Russia’s war in Ukraine, but it also won’t condemn it. Whose side is China really on? Our expert discusses China’s stance on the conflict
00:00 - China’s response to the war
00:58 - Did Putin warn Xi about the invasion?
01:47 - Whose side is China on?
02:56 - Why might China want war?
03:50 - What does Russia’s invasion mean for Taiwan?
05:20 - Could China help Russia win?
06:28 - What will China do if the invasion escalates?...
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Malala: what Ukraine’s invasion means for girls’ education | The Economist
This year’s International Women’s Day is marked by thousands fleeing war in Ukraine. The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, meets Malala Yousafzai to discuss what world leaders can do to protect girls’ education in times of conflict.
00:00 - Who is Malala?
00:30 - Becoming a refugee
01:11 - The impact of conflict on civilians
02:51 - The gender gap in digital education
03:41 - Promoting girls’ education in Afghanistan
05:21 - How...
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War in Ukraine: how far will Putin go? | The Economist
Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine is devastating the country and its people. How far will he go? Our experts discuss the threat of escalation, from the use of nuclear weapons to attacks beyond Ukraine.
00:00 - How far will Putin go?
00:32 - A war of escalation
01:34 - Nuclear weapons are on the table
02:44 - NATO vs Russia
04:10 - NATO is bound together by article 5
05:32 - What is going on in Putin’s head?
06:42 - What could the West offer...
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War in Ukraine: are sanctions working? | The Economist
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted an unprecedented response from the West: economic warfare. Our experts, Patrick Foulis and Matthew Valencia, weigh in on whether sanctions will be enough to stop further aggression from Russia.
00:00 - The West’s economic warfare
00:38 - Sanctions on Russia: explained
01:57 - The impact of sanctions
03:53 - How has Russia responded?
05:46 - Can sanctions help stop Putin?
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War in Ukraine: An unfolding refugee crisis | The Economist
Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is driving its people to the country’s western borders. So far the majority have headed to Poland, which is opening its arms to the newcomers.
00:00 - Ukranians are fleeing to Poland
00:42 - Poland welcomes Ukrainian refugees
01:30 - Ukraine and Poland’s shared history
03:04 - This could be just the beginning of Ukraine’s exodus
03:50 - This is not Europe’s first refugee crisis
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War in Ukraine: Kyiv fights back | The Economist
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?
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Could Putin really start a nuclear war? | The Economist
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
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.
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War in Ukraine: what’s happening in Kyiv? | The Economist
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.
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Green building: can mushrooms help? | The Economist
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
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
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
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?
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Disputed Borders: Russia v Ukraine | The Economist
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?
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NFTs: are they worth the hype? | The Economist
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
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
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
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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