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How can Britain fix Brexit? | The Economist

2019-01-19

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Parliament’s rejection of Theresa May’s Brexit plan has created a democratic mess. The Economist’s Britain editor, Tom Wainwright, explains how the country got into this muddle, and the solution for getting out. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video …

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The future of work: is your job safe? | The Economist

2019-01-16

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The world of work will be radically different in the future. From hyper-surveillance of staff to digital nomadism to robots taking jobs—how, where and why we work is changing beyond all recognition. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy This is the workforce of the future. Technology is transforming the world of …

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What makes elite athletes thrive or dive under pressure? | The Economist

2019-01-15

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Psychology is an increasingly important part of elite sport. Winning at the highest levels can depend as much on peak-fitness of the mind as the body. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Sponsored by DXC Technology. for top-level sports people it’s not just skill and athleticism they count. So often, it’s …

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Will China dominate science? | The Economist

2019-01-11

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China is fast becoming a world leader in science, but should the world worry? Our deputy editor, Ed Carr, examines the impact of China’s scientific expansion. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: https://econ.st/2o8kfOB Check out The …

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What will people wear in the future? | The Economist

2019-01-10

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Innovation in fashion is sparking radical change. In the future clothes could be computers, made with materials designed and grown in a lab. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy A new wave of innovation is fuelling a radical change in fashion. Wearable technology, data, automation and lab-grown materials will have a …

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How democratic is your country? | The Economist

2019-01-08

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Democracy is in danger around the world. Perhaps for this reason, political engagement is at an all-time high. Robert Guest, our foreign editor, examines this year’s Democracy Index, compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Find out where your country ranks on the Democracy Index: http://www.eiu.com/topic/democracy-index https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2019/01/08/the-retreat-of-global-democracy-stopped-in-2018 Click here to...

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Where to invest in 2019? | The Economist

2019-01-03

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Where should you look to invest in 2019? Our capital-markets editor John O’Sullivan suggests the best strategy for the year ahead. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist …...

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What will be the biggest stories of 2019? | Part Two | The Economist

2019-01-02

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Augmented-reality surgery, moon landings and a battle for the soul of Europe will be major talking points in the year ahead. But what else will make our countdown for the top ten stories for 2019? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy What will be the biggest stories of the year ahead? …

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What will be the biggest stories of 2019? | Part One | The Economist

2018-12-27

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Power suits, robotaxis, Leonardo da Vinci mania—just a few of the things to look out for in 2019. But what else will make our top ten stories for the year ahead? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy What will be the biggest stories of the year ahead? 00:35 – 10 – …

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2019: the year of moon missions, marijuana and mega-hub airports | The Economist

2018-12-20

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From groundbreaking moon missions to growth in the legal-cannabis market, 2019 will be year of new highs. Here’s what to watch out for in the year ahead. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist …

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The best place to be a woman? | The Economist

2018-12-19

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In the battle for gender equality Iceland is leading the world. The tiny island is pioneering news ways to close the gender pay gap, root out stereotypes and get more mothers back to work. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Supported by Mishcon de Reya Today women around the globe have …

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Cycling’s speed secrets | The Economist

2018-12-18

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In Olympic cycling the smallest of tweaks to the bike and the rider’s position can make the difference between glory and failure. Discover how marginal gains have helped Great Britain’s track cyclists repeatedly top the medal table. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Sponsored by DXC Technology. Few sports test the …

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Fashion’s toxic threads | The Economist

2018-12-13

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A single clothes wash can release up to 700,000 microplastic fibres, many of which end up in the ocean. Now some pioneering fashion brands are putting the materials they use under the microscope. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Supported by Woolmark For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out …

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Chip wars: the other fight between China and America | The Economist

2018-12-11

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The trade war between China and America is not just about traditional products like steel and cars. A battle for dominance is under way in semiconductor chips, as the two superpowers fight to control this vital industry. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working …

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Can Macron save his presidency? | The Economist

2018-12-06

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What began as a protest against higher taxes on diesel has turned into a revolt against France’s president, Emmanuel Macron. How he handles it will decide the rest of his presidency. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films …

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How data transformed the NBA | The Economist

2018-12-04

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NBA teams are changing the way they play basketball. The Houston Rockets, who boast stars like James Harden, have used data analytics to help them become championship contenders in recent seasons. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Sponsored by DXC Technology. An invisible powerful force is lifting professional basketball to new …

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The true cost of fast fashion | The Economist

2018-11-29

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Millions of tonnes of clothes end up in landfill every year—it’s one of the fastest-growing categories of waste in the world. How can the fashion industry continue to grow while addressing the environmental need for people to buy fewer clothes? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films …

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How could veganism change the world? | The Economist

2018-11-27

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Interest in vegan food and its associated health benefits has been booming across the rich world. A global retreat from meat could have a far-reaching environmental impact. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy By 2050 the world’s population could approach 10 billion – and around 60% more food could be needed …

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How will people travel in the future? | The Economist

2018-11-22

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From flying cars to pods that travel at over 1,000kph, revolutionary new ways to travel are being dreamed up by ambitious companies. But which pioneering visions are most likely to take off? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Hollywood movies have envisaged a future of hoverboards and flying cars – these …

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Hyderabad in 360 VR | The Economist

2018-11-22

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Hyderabad, India’s fourth biggest city, is fast becoming one of the most exciting visitor destinations in the country. Its booming tech scene is attracting global attention and transforming this ancient city into a cosmopolitan hotspot. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Discover Colombo: https://youtu.be/4COeTrjB6hA Discover Buenos Aires: https://youtu.be/q0pMg6rvc0s Discover Miami:...

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