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Disputed Borders: Russia v Ukraine | The Economist

2022-02-09

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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? Find The Economist’s coverage on...

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NFTs: are they worth the hype? | The Economist

2022-02-03

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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

2022-01-27

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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

2022-01-25

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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

2022-01-20

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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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New technology: what do you have to fear? | The Economist

2022-01-18

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Managing the risks and rewards of emerging technologies is a tricky balancing act. How is it possible to maximise the upsides of innovation while minimising the potential downsides? Read more here: https://econ.st/327bXxU Film supported by @Mission Winnow 00:00 - 01:03 Innovation and regulation in technology 01:03 - 01:51 How to keep innovation moving 01:51 - 03:48 The rise of autonomous cars 03:48 - 05:40 Are autonomous cars safe? 05:40 -...

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How to make black lives matter more | The Economist

2022-01-13

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The shocking murder of George Floyd by a police officer in 2020 sparked a wave of protests around the world and prompted promises to address structural racism. What actions could actually make black lives better? Film supported by @Mishcon de Reya LLP 00:00 - The legacy of George Floyd 01:20 - How can police reform help? 06:30 - Reallocating police resources 09:10 - The school-to-prison pipeline 12:33 - Reducing school exclusions 16:15 - Moving...

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Dead zones: how chemical pollution is suffocating the sea | The Economist

2022-01-06

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Parts of the ocean are being starved of oxygen by chemical pollution from land. These so-called “dead zones” not only decimate marine life, but are contributing to climate change. Film supported by Back to Blue https://backtoblueinitiative.com/ 00:00 - How “dead zones” threaten the ocean 00:52 - Why was there “sea snot” in Turkey? 03:20 - What causes low oxygen in the ocean? 05:50 - How nutrients pollute the ocean 06:37 - Why farming is one of the...

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What will China do in 2022?

2021-12-30

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China’s Xi Jinping seems likely to have his third term in office ratified by the Communist Party Congress in 2022. What could that mean for China, and for the rest of the world? 00:00 What will China do in 2022? 02:38 Chinese nationalism is at an all time high 03:39 The death of private enterprise in China? 04:15 China’s relationship with the United States 05:50 Will China invade Taiwan? 07:12 Understanding China is our most important job. Read...

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The World Ahead 2022: five stories to watch out for | The Economist

2021-12-27

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What will be the biggest stories of 2022? As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the globe, President Xi will cement his power as leader of China, tech giants will coax more of us into virtual worlds and the space race reaches new heights. The Economist is back with its annual look at the top stories of the year ahead. Film supported by @TeneoCEOAdvisory 00:00 The World Ahead 2022 00:40 China revels in democracy’s failings 04:11 Hybrid...

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Green energy: Which sources are the most sustainable? | The Economist

2021-12-23

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Fossil fuels still supply about 80% of the world’s power. How can energy be produced and used more sustainably to meet climate targets? We answer your questions. film supported by @Infosys 00:00 - Why energy needs to become more sustainable 00:33 - How much energy should come from renewables? 01:19 - Why isn’t nuclear power used more widely? 02:19 - How can solar power be made more efficient? 03:34 - Will biofuels become widely used? 04:30 - Do...

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The World Ahead: the true costs of ageing | The Economist

2021-12-21

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The rich world is ageing fast. How can societies afford the looming costs of caring for their growing elderly populations? film supported by @Mission Winnow 00:00 The wealthy world is ageing 01:17 Japan’s elderly population 02:11 The problems of an ageing world 04:01 Reinventing old age 05:48 Unlocking the potential of older years 07:09 Reforming social care 08:20 A community-based approach 11:08 A fundamental shift is needed Read our special...

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Can science help poor kids earn more? | The Economist

2021-12-16

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The wide gap in development between rich and poor children could be closed with the help of neuroscience. Might a controversial focus on genetics also help? Film supported by @Mishcon de Reya LLP 00:00- The achievement gap between rich and poor kids 00:55 - Words matter in childhood development 03:16 - Conversation can combat childhood inequality 05:09 - Can genetics help close the achievement gap? 07:30 - Genetics can be controversial Sign up...

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2022: a preview of the year’s biggest themes | The Economist

2021-12-09

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What will some of 2022’s top themes and stories be? Tom Standage, editor of The Economist’s future-gazing annual, “The World Ahead 2022”, gives his prediction 00:00 What to expect in 2022 00:35 Pandemic to endemic 01:35 Inequality in hybrid working 02:34 Taming cryptocurrencies 03:43 The race to dominate space 04:34 The need for corporate climate solutions Read our latest coverage on The World Ahead: https://econ.st/3HtLmuQ Sign up to The...

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How vegan burgers can help save the planet | The Economist

2021-12-02

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When people cook steak, they’re also cooking the planet. As meat consumption continues to rise, what role can meat alternatives play in a more sustainable food system? Read more: https://econ.st/3rvlWHC Film supported by @Infosys 00:00 - What you put on your plate impacts the planet 01:03 - Britain’s meat-eating habits 03:06 - The environmental impact of meat and dairy 05:43 - Plant-based food is better for the environment 07:03 - The rise of...

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Covid-19: How dangerous is Omicron? | The Economist

2021-12-01

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The new variant of covid-19, Omicron, is spreading around the world. Just how infectious is the strain, and will current vaccines prove effective against it? Our experts answer your questions. 00:00 What is Omicron? 01:30 How dangerous is Omicron? 02:39 Will new vaccines be needed? 03:15 What are governments doing? 04:17 Is this new variant a setback in the fight against covid-10? Keep up to date with The Economist’s coverage of the...

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Why it’s harder to earn more than your parents | The Economist

2021-11-25

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In the 21st century it's got harder to earn more than your parents and to climb the social ladder. What's gone wrong, and what can be done to change this? Film supported by @Mishcon de Reya LLP 00:00 - Why it's harder to get rich if you're born poor 03:29 - Social divisions are increasing within society 04:11 - Changing patterns of social mobility over time 05:41 - Education as a determinant of social mobility 09:16 - Class barriers to further...

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How to manage a megacity | The Economist

2021-11-23

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By 2050, 6 billion people could be living in cities. How should the challenges caused by rapid urbanization be handled in the world ahead? Film supported by @Mission Winnow 00:00 - What are megacities? 01:01 - The problem with megacities 03:07 - How is Ahmedabad tackling rapid urbanisation? 04:45 - How can cities manage traffic? 07:04 - The problem with waste 08:00 - How is Recycle Central revolutionizing trash? 10:58 - What are the most urgent...

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Is it time to go back to the office? | The Economist

2021-11-19

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Has the working-from-home revolution been good for productivity? Or is it time for office workers to go back to the office? 00:00 - How have our panellists’ working lives changed? 01:54 - Do employees and employers have different opinions? 03:40 - The impact of race on remote working 04:14 - Do you need to be in the office to be productive? 05:05 - Should teams choose their days in the office? 05:48 - The presenteeism bonus Like our video...

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How economic policy can help the world recover | The Economist

2021-11-17

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Economic recovery from covid-19 is deeply uneven around the world. Our experts answer your questions about the problems facing the world economy and the actions governments could take. 00:00 - The problems with the global economy 00:34 - Will there be hyperinflation? 02:26 - What’s behind labour shortages? 04:12 - Disrupted supply and demand 05:20 - Economic policies to tackle climate change 06:00 - Uneven global recovery from the pandemic 07:05 -...

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