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A softer Brexit is a better Brexit | The Economist

2018-06-21

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Enter the Economist #OpenFuture contest: A minute to change the world. See more here: https://goo.gl/FU4YL4 The Brexit vote took place two years ago. But when Britons voted to leave the EU they had no say in what sort of Brexit they wanted. It has become clear that a softer Brexit is better, and Britain need … Continue...

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Should we tax the rich more? | The Economist

2018-06-19

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Taxation is necessary in order to provide public services like roads, education and health care. But as the world’s elderly population grows, and the demand for public services increases, countries will need to reassess how they tax. Where should the money come from? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2tk2YnG Daily Watch: …

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Kim Jong won | The Economist

2018-06-15

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Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump could have pulled off the unthinkable—a denuclearised North Korea. But as our cartoonist Kal imagines, things could spin badly out of control for the American President Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2t0Pmye Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist …

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Who will win the 2018 FIFA World Cup? | The Economist

2018-06-14

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The 2018 FIFA World Cup has begun, but who is likely to win? The Economist has scoured historical data and analysed dozens of factors to try to determine which country’s team will lift the iconic trophy.

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Can technology save the rarest creatures on the planet? | The Economist

2018-06-07

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A “Facebook for fish” is being used to try and save the critically-endangered Giant Sea Bass. This is just one of the pioneering experiments being carried out by marine biologist, Douglas McCauley, in his mission to protect ocean life. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xOgV2D For more from Economist Films visit: …

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Can a cure for diabetes be found through surgery? | The Economist

2018-06-06

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Diabetes is the fastest growing health crisis of our time. Could a common surgical procedure bolster hopes of finding a cure? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2M2143H Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: https://econ.st/2M1rxOZ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk …

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Sexism and the English language | The Economist

2018-06-01

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Sexism is rife in language. A woman may be described as “bossy”, while a man is more likely to be “assertive”. The Economist’s language expert Lane Greene explores the gender stereotypes used in everyday speech. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For …

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Should there be curbs on free speech? | The Economist

2018-05-30

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Free speech is at the heart of a healthy democracy, but in recent years it has come under attack. Controversial views are being silenced to protect vulnerable people from harm. The Economist’s Jon Fasman offers his take on how societies should react. #OpenFuture Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2J1OgIw Daily Watch: …

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American trade representatives meet China’s, cartooned | The Economist

2018-05-25

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Trade representatives from America met with their Chinese counterparts this week in a bid to avoid a trade war. The negotiations did not go well, our cartoonist offers his take Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2IKOHv1 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: …

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El Salvador’s violent gang members are finding God in prison | The Economist

2018-05-22

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18th Street and MS-13 gangs terrorise El Salvador, making it one of the most deadly places on earth. Leaving the gang is not easy—former gangsters face rejection from society and the threat of violence from other gang members and the police. Can religion provide a safe way out? Click here to subscribe to The Economist …

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When thoughts control machines | The Economist

2018-05-17

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Efforts to connect human brains to computers have taken big leaps forward in recent years. Melding our minds with machines could provide the biggest single upgrade to human intelligence since our species evolved. But are we ready? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2Fzn4ON Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working …

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Has migration gone too far? | The Economist

2018-05-15

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Migrants from the EU into Britian are more likely to be paying taxes than claiming benefits. So why do some people think migration is harmful, and how should this divisive issue be dealt with? The Economist’s Emma Hogan offers her thoughts. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2GgNrtt Daily Watch: mind-stretching short …

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Ireland: divided by abortion | The Economist

2018-05-09

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Abortion is banned in Ireland in almost all circumstances, including rape and incest. On May 25th voters will have their say in a referendum that could repeal the ban. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2FEY1tD Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: https://econ.st/2FE3sJB …

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Was Karl Marx right? | The Economist

2018-05-04

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Karl Marx remains surprisingly relevant 200 years after his birth. He rightly predicted some of the pitfalls of capitalism, but his solution was far worse than the disease. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2FEY1tD Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: https://econ.st/2FE3sJB Check …

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Is Emmanuel Macron the EU’s most powerful politician? | The Economist

2018-05-03

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Emmanuel Macron has revolutionised French politics. Now the French president is trying to galvanise the EU and he is having significant impact on the global stage. Has he usurped Angela Merkel as the EU’s most powerful political force? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2FEY1tD Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the …

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Exploring and protecting the Antarctic | The Economist

2018-05-02

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The Antarctic is one of the least explored places on the planet. For the first time ever a marine biologist has ventured to unexplored parts of the seabed in a submarine. Her discoveries have shocked the scientific community and could pave the way for the biggest no-fishing zone in the world Click here to subscribe …

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Donald Trump’s attack on American justice | The Economist

2018-04-24

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President Trump is trying to influence what has traditionally been a non-partisan institution: the Department of Justice. In his first year in office he has appointed a record 18 federal judges and one supreme court justice. What does this mean for the future of the rule of law in the United States? Click here to …

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How to solve the refugee crisis | The Economist

2018-04-19

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The refugee crisis is one of the most pressing challenges for the world today: around 1 person in 100 is a refugee. David Miliband, a former British foreign secretary, offers his thoughts on how to solve it. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2F3OBrG #openfuture Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the …

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Liberalism: where did it come from and are its days numbered? | The Economist

2018-04-17

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Liberalism has been the dominant political philosophy in the West for more than 200 years. Populists say liberals are too elite and are out of touch with ordinary people. Here’s what you need to know about liberalism and its place in modern society. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2HbzON6 #openfuture Daily …

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What is The Economist’s Open Future project?

2018-04-16

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For 175 years The Economist has been doing more than reporting news. It’s been championing values, promoting open societies, challenging special interests, making the case for decisions based on cold hard facts. #openfuture We set the agenda for free trade and globalization. We made the case for same-sex marriage and private space exploration. But in …

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