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How El Niño and La Niña cause extreme weather

2023-04-13

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El Niño and La Niña are opposite states of one of Earth’s most important climate processes, the El Niño Southern Oscillation, or ENSO. It can lead to devastating weather events all over the world. But how does it work, what kinds of extreme weather does it cause and how is global warming affecting it? 00:00 - What is ENSO’s neutral state? 03:15 - What is El Niño? 07:24 - What is La Niña? 10:36 - ENSO and climate change Sign up to The Economist’s...

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Beyond Good Friday: the future of peace in Northern Ireland

2023-04-06

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Twenty five years ago the Good Friday Agreement brought peace to Northern Ireland. But while the treaty has saved thousands of lives, it has also resulted in a brittle and unstable government. Could this jeopardise the future of peace? 00:00 - The Good Friday Agreement then and now 02:49 - Northern Ireland’s history 03:56 - What did the Good Friday Agreement change? 05:41 - The impact of Brexit 07:07 - The legacy of violence 09:16 - Modern day...

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Israel’s protests: why Bibi’s delay is an opportunity for Israel

2023-03-30

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Israel’s prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, has pressed pause on his power-grabbing judicial reforms. Now a strife-torn country has a chance to rethink. #israel #israelprotest 00:00 - Israel is in chaos 00:34 - Democracy is working in Israel 01:52 - Israel’s constitutional question 03:35 - The depth of division might undermine this opportunity To read more about what’s happening in Israel: https://econ.st/3M3uBeJ For our most recent...

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AI Chatbots: What they really mean for the future

2023-03-23

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With the arrival of generative AI chatbots, artificial intelligence no longer seems the preserve of science fiction. Now that the bots are talking back, what does it mean for the future of the internet—and our relationship with machines? 00:00 - Chatbots are changing the internet 01:02 - How do chatbots work? 03:40 - The problems with today’s chatbots 06:40 - The ELIZA effect 07:46 - Replika AI 09:55 - What might future chatbots be able to do?...

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Silicon Valley Bank: what really went wrong?

2023-03-14

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Since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, American regulators have pulled out all the stops to protect depositors. But the scramble to ensure stability has exposed serious flaws in America’s banking architecture. What comes next? 00:00 - Silicon Valley Bank has collapsed 00:38 - What has happened? 02:07 - How have regulators reacted? 03:12 - What does this mean for banking? Read our briefing about the SVB collapse: https://econ.st/3TbN8ap...

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Is it worth having kids?

2023-03-07

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Fertility rates are falling across the rich world, as more and more people are weighing up whether to have children. Raising them can be stressful and cost a fortune, but they might bring you a lot of joy. So all things considered, on International Women's Day, is it worth having kids? #internationalwomensday #iwd2023 00:00 - Is it worth having kids? 00:36 - Do kids make parents happy? 03:12 - Why people used to have more children 04:11 - The...

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America’s $2trn green boost, explained

2023-03-02

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America is spending trillions of dollars in an effort to make the country stronger, greener and richer. These are the three key things you need to know about the plan and its chances of success. 00:00 - A new green America 00:30 - Democrats are being ambitious 01:14 - Manufacturing will move to America 01:53 - Planning could be a stumbling block To read more about Biden’s plans to remake America’s economy: https://econ.st/3IEGNiP For our most...

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Putin’s hidden war: the Russians fighting back

2023-02-23

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The invasion of Ukraine left Russians with a stark choice: carry on as normal or make a stand against the war. But speaking out in Russia carries huge risks. How is the opposition managing to resist the regime – and at what personal cost? 00:00 - One year on 01:37 - The first wave of protests 05:43 - Crackdown on dissent 10:04 - Individual acts of rebellion 13:51 - Partial mobilisation 16:20 - Russia’s mass exodus 23:06 - The future of Russian...

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Why Nigeria is crucial to democracy in Africa

2023-02-17

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Nigeria's youth are fighting for a better, cleaner government. What can this political awakening tell us about the state of democracy across Africa? 00:00 - Why Nigeria matters 01:06 - Nigeria’s security crisis 03:42 - How corruption threatens Nigeria’s democracy 05:26 - How young Nigerians are driving change 11:31 - Youth protests across Africa Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Read more of our Africa...

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Climate-change migrants: what can be done?

2023-02-09

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Climate change could force hundreds of millions to flee their homes in the coming years. What can countries do to prepare for this mass migration? Film supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - Climate migration is on the rise 01:06 - How Louisiana is relocating its flood-victims 03:55 - How ‘managed retreat’ can resolve climate impacts 05:15 - Global warming spells trouble for the developing world 06:30 - How should governments handle mass climate...

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Climate change: what is ocean acidification?

2023-02-02

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As carbon emissions change the chemistry of the seas, ocean acidification threatens marine life and human livelihoods. How worried should you be about climate change’s so-called “evil twin”? Film supported by @NipponFoundationPR 00:00 The other carbon problem 00:50 How does the ocean’s deepest point reveal its past? 02:55 Why are baby oysters dying? 04:08 Is the ocean acidic? 05:21 What is causing ocean acidification? 06:01 Why are corals...

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The universe’s biggest mystery

2023-01-26

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Dark matter and dark energy dominate our universe. They’re both highly mysterious, invisible and difficult to detect. So what are they, and how do we know they even exist? 00:00 - What is the universe made of? 01:53 - What is dark matter? 05:32 - What is dark energy? 08:54 - The future of the universe Sign up to our weekly science newsletter: https://econ.st/3GBhFJX Find all of our science and technology coverage: https://econ.st/3Z632FK...

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How to make poor areas richer

2023-01-19

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Many people in the rich world are feeling the pinch, particularly in its poorest regions. As the cost of living rises, how can such “left behind” areas be made richer? Film supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - How can rich countries address regional inequality? 01:10 - How did regional inequality emerge? 04:45 - How local politicians can help close economic gaps 06:20 - Why making poorer areas better off is a priority 07:30 - How this German city...

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Energy crisis: what can 1973 teach us?

2023-01-12

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Alongside his invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has throttled gas supplies to Europe—but the world has seen energy used as a weapon before. What can the energy shock of 1973 tell us about today’s crisis? 00:00 - Energy wars 02:12 - Oil sanctions don’t work 06:59 - Energy security 11:05 - Alternatives to oil Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI To read more on the war in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3k6ILzE How...

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Which is America’s top dog? #dog #data #america

2023-01-11

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China after covid: How will the world economy react?

2023-01-07

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China’s re-opening of its borders is set to be one of the biggest economic events of 2023. It will have global implications for consumers, companies and policymakers 00:00: China reopens its borders 01:28: The impact of zero covid on China’s economy 01:50: Tourism is about to change 02:33: How commodity prices will change 03:27: The impact on foreign investment Read more on how China’s re-opening will impact the global economy:...

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The World Ahead 2023: five stories to watch out for

2022-12-27

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What stories should you be following in 2023? From India becoming the world’s most populous country, to an illegal drug that might be approved as a medicine, The Economist offers its annual look at the year ahead. 00:00 - The World Ahead 2023 00:35 - India's population potential 04:30 - Psychedelic medicines 08:06 - Japan’s markets mayhem? 12:45 - Repairing the world 15:50 - The coronation's colonial concerns Read more on The World Ahead 2023:...

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Why is the sex-toy industry booming?

2022-12-22

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Gone are the days of hiding in the shadows of seedy shops in the red-light district. Today, sex toys have gone mainstream. How has this long-stigmatised industry become normalised? 00:00 - Why is the sex-toy industry booming? 00:28 - The origins of sex toys 02:05 - How did the sex-toy industry emerge? 03:05 - Developing the female sex-toy market 04:40 - How the internet helped the sex-toy market 05:35 - How are women shaping the industry? 07:00...

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Ukraine war: what will winter bring?

2022-12-21

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As President Zelensky travels to America to meet President Biden, the war in Ukraine is entering a critical phase. The Economist met Mr Zelensky and Ukraine’s senior military generals to discuss what might happen next. 00:00 - The war in Ukraine enters winter 01:00 - What next for the war in Ukraine? 02:55 - A Russian offensive: what are the options? 03:50 - A Ukrainian offensive: what are the options? 05:35 - A message from Ukraine’s...

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Are brain implants the future of computing?

2022-12-15

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Imagine brain implants that let you control devices by thought alone—or let computers read your mind. It’s early days, but research into this technology is well under way. Film supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - Are brain implants the future of computing? 00:58 - Headsets are changing how brains interact with the virtual world 02:24 - What is a brain computer interface? 03:24 - What’s holding this technology back? 04:00 - How wearable BCIs can...

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