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France 2022: How to predict an election | The Economist

2022-03-31

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For as long as elections have taken place someone has tried to predict what might happen. From polls to prediction models, uncertainty is always inevitable. What’s the best way to do it? 00:00 - What’s the best way to predict elections? 00:48 - How were elections predicted in the past? 02:36 - How do modern day polls work? 04:32 - Why polls miss the mark 07:14 - How does statistical modelling work? 08:30 - Our French election model See the data...

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Cash from trash: could it clean up the world? | The Economist

2022-03-29

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The world is facing a growing waste problem, with 2bn tonnes produced last year alone. Is it possible to clean up this mess by turning trash into cash?

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War in Ukraine: The Economist interviews President Zelensky | The Economist

2022-03-28

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Volodymyr Zelensky talks to The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, in his Kyiv complex dubbed “the fortress”. In a wide-ranging interview, the Ukrainian president discusses the state of the war, the international support he needs and what a Ukrainian victory would look like. 00:00 President Zelensky meets The Economist 00:44 Actor-turned-president: how did it happen? 03:53 Where was President Zelensky when the war started? 04:34...

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War in Ukraine: is a peace deal possible? | The Economist

2022-03-24

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As negotiations between Russia and Ukraine continue, our experts discuss what conditions might encourage both sides to lay down their weapons—and how likely a peace deal really is. 00:00 - War in Ukraine: when will there be peace? 00:37 - What would a peace deal involve? 02:30 - What will happen to Ukrainian territory? 04:29 - What is the perspective from the Russian side? 08:04 - Is Putin’s legitimacy weakening? Find all our coverage on the...

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Sustainable materials: is there a concrete solution? | The Economist

2022-03-22

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The construction industry is responsible for over a tenth of the world’s man-made carbon emissions, with concrete being the biggest culprit. How can we continue to build, without it costing the earth? Film supported by @Infosys 00:00 - The trouble with rubble 00:55 - Construction is driving climate change 02:54 - The second most consumed resource on the planet: concrete 03:44 - Why concrete is so bad for the environment 04:40 - Cement...

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Gene editing: should you be worried? | The Economist

2022-03-17

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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

2022-03-16

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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? Find all our coverage on the war in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3hHrkS5 The war in Ukraine, explained in maps: https://econ.st/3sOaCGN...

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War in Ukraine: whose side is China on? | The Economist

2022-03-10

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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

2022-03-08

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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

2022-03-08

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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

2022-03-04

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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? Read all our coverage on the war...

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War in Ukraine: An unfolding refugee crisis | The Economist

2022-03-04

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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 Read all our coverage on the war...

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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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