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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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Could blockchain save the Amazon rainforest? | The Economist

2018-04-10

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Blockchain technology can do more than underpin crypto-currencies—it could help save the Amazon rainforest by stopping so called “biopirates” from plundering its biological riches. If it works, more money could be made by preserving the rainforest than cutting it down Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2v5mUik Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films …

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The rise of the refugee startup | The Economist

2018-04-03

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Refugee camps are unlikely hotbeds of untapped entrepreneurial talent. The UN estimates that there are 3,000 businesses inside the Zaatari camp in Jordan, generating $13m per month, even though refugees there are not in theory allowed to start their own businesses. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2H6fSfw Daily Watch: mind-stretching short …

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How does science fiction influence the real world? | The Economist

2018-03-29

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Steven Spielberg’s new film “Ready Player One” imagines a future where people live much of their lives in virtual reality. Do science fiction’s predictions of the future ever come true? Yes. And it’s no surprise, given that the tech industry is led by sci-fi fans turning their visions into reality. If you’re watching this on …

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Is male fertility in crisis? | The Economist

2018-03-27

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Sperm counts have fallen by more than 50% in the past four decades. To understand what’s going wrong, we need to stop seeing fertility as a woman’s problem Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2GcJHhr Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://econ.st/2GcButA Check …

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Why do we swear? | The Economist

2018-03-22

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Swear words are an important part of all languages. In English, words like “shit”, “cock” and “bastard” can be used as a curse or an insult and, let’s face it, saying them can feel good. Scientists believe swearing has a special place in our brains. *This film contains strong language. Obviously*. Click here to subscribe …

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How can banks be used to stop human trafficking? | The Economist

2018-03-20

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Human trafficking is devastating for the victims but low-risk for the criminals, whose activities are largely hidden from view. To disrupt it, law enforcement is turning to some unlikely new partners—banks. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 German police raid homes across the country as part of a move to take …

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Putin’s games with the West | The Economist

2018-03-17

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As presidential elections take place in Russia, chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov talks about the games President Putin is playing with the West. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2GBpCOs Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://econ.st/2GDXPxf Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: …

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