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From The Economist. The cosmetics business has exploited natural resources for centuries. With consumers now demanding more sustainable products, gene-editing technology could give the industry a makeover—and make cosmetics cheaper. 00:00 – Could gene editing make cosmetics more sustainable? 01:01 – Hunting sharks for skincare 02:58 – How does synthetic biology work? 05:39 – What…
From The Economist. The thought of finding alien life has fascinated people since the time of the ancient Greeks—but developments in astrobiology could be about to turn this possibility into reality. How do you hunt for life beyond Earth—and might this be the decade when we find it? 00:00 – Is there life beyond Earth?…
From The Economist. Speculation about Vladimir Putin’s health has intensified since the start of the war in Ukraine—including rumours of blood cancer, Parkinson’s and paranoia. Could the Russian dictator be seriously ill? 00:00 – Is Putin sick? 00:52 – What’s driving the speculations of Putin’s ill health? 03:24 – What do the rumours suggest about…
From The Economist. When central banks raise interest rates, the impact is felt far and wide. Mortgages become more expensive, house prices might fall and unemployment can rise. So why do central banks do it? This film tells you why. 00:00 – Why should you care about rising interest rates? 00:45 – What are interest…
From The Economist. It’s been more than three months since Russian tanks rolled across the border into Ukraine. The global impact—from the isolation of Russia to the hit on the world economy—has been far-reaching. Our experts explain how the invasion has fundamentally changed the world for the foreseeable future. 0:00 – The Ukraine war: three…
From The Economist. In the past 20 years, China has built ever closer bonds with African nations. It has spent billions transforming infrastructure across the continent, and extending its influence into politics and society. It even placed its only overseas military base there. How worried should the West be? 00:00 – China in Africa: should…
From The Economist. Recent events have revived a century-old border dispute between Ethiopia and Sudan over al-Fashaga—a fertile region that both countries claim as their own. Could these tensions throw the entire region into conflict? 00:00 – The border dispute: Sudan and Ethiopia 00:58 – The history of the dispute 02:33 – How does Abiy…
From The Economist. The impact of the war in Ukraine is spreading across the world — global food supplies are now threatened. The Economist’s experts consider the consequences, and discuss how the addition of Finland and Sweden will change the NATO alliance. 0:00 – War in Ukraine: the global impact 1:30 – How Ukraine’s agriculture…
From The Economist. Britain is one of the best places in the world to launder dirty money. Our new film tells you why—and asks whether that’s likely to change. 00:00 – Welcome to Londongrad 01:07 – Londongrad by design: a history 04:28 – How does British law help money laundering? 06:57 – How dirty money…
From The Economist. As Russia celebrates Victory Day, our defence correspondent considers why the Russian army has performed so badly in Ukraine. 00:00 – The poor performance of Russia’s armed forces in Ukraine 00:40 – Why has the Russian army struggled in Ukraine? 02:00 – What’s behind Russia’s brutal warfare? 03:27 – Donbas: the next…
From The Economist. A leaked draft opinion suggests the Supreme Court is poised to overturn the right to abortion in America. If this ruling goes ahead, women’s rights are in danger. 00:00 – Abortion rights are under threat 00:45 – Why the leak was unprecedented 01:35 – Women’s rights and lives are in danger 02:22…
From The Economist. Global press freedom is facing its greatest challenge in decades—not just in authoritarian countries, but in democracies too. Governments are using more subtle tactics to muzzle the media. What’s going on and why is it so worrying? 00:00 – Introduction: global press freedom is in decline 01:08 – How journalists are being…
From The Economist. Almost two-thirds of women in the British armed forces have experienced sexual harassment, bullying or discrimination, yet few report their experience because of a culture of fear and impunity. What creates this culture, and how can it be addressed? 00:00 – Sexual harrassment in the British armed forces 01:17 – A culture…
From The Economist. Death threats, misinformation and dedication to public service: Dr Anthony Fauci discusses his personal experiences of the covid–19 pandemic with The Economist’s deputy editor, Edward Carr. 00:00 – Who is Dr Anthony Fauci? 00:38 – Should scientists be apolitical? 01:30 – The importance of political neutrality 03:55 – Being a scientist in…
From The Economist. If the world is getting too hot, why not give it some shade? Solar geoengineering could halt global warming, but there are risks to this controversial technology. 00:00 – Is solar geoengineering worth the risks? 00:41 – On the frontline of climate change 01:40 – What is solar geoengineering? 02:05 – Why…
From The Economist. Cryptocurrencies, decentralised finance and blockchain technology—what do these terms really mean? The Economist’s finance correspondents guide us through the key concepts of crypto. 00:00 – Crypto can be confusing 00:19 – What is crypto? 01:08 – What is a blockchain? 02:05 – What is mining? 03:15 – What is Bitcoin? 04:00 –…
From The Economist. The border between Northern Ireland and the Republic is one of the most contentious in the world. But what really divides Ireland? And after Brexit, is Irish unification a real possibility? 00:00 Ireland’s irregular border 00:45 Ireland’s history divided 02:31 Caught on the wrong side 04:36 The Troubles 06:30 Working towards peace…
From The Economist. Tony Blair, former British Prime Minister, talks to Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, about the war in Ukraine. He gives his opinions on how to deal with Vladimir Putin, the retreat of Western foreign policy and the future of geopolitics. 00:00 – The evolution of Vladimir Putin 01:52 – The wake…
From The Economist. On March 25th, Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, was granted rare access to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s war room in Kyiv. In this exclusive interview he reveals the inside story of his transformation into a wartime leader – and what he thinks of Ukraine’s chances. 00:00 – The realities of a…
From The Economist. The French are miserable. Normally this means defeat for sitting presidents, but Macron is still just about leading in the polls. So what’s going on? 00:00 – The French are fed up 01:03 – Has Macron boosted France’s economy? 02:02 – Why are the French so discontent? 02:57 – Why do voters…
From The Economist. For as long as elections have taken place someone has tried to predict what might happen. From polls to prediction models, uncertainty is always inevitable. What’s the best way to do it? 00:00 – What’s the best way to predict elections? 00:48 – How were elections predicted in the past? 02:36 –…
From The Economist. The world is facing a growing waste problem, with 2bn tonnes produced last year alone. Is it possible to clean up this mess by turning trash into cash? 00:00 – The world has a huge waste problem 00:45 – Upcycling to reduce waste 02:46 – Building offices from recycled products 03:46 –…
From The Economist. Volodymyr Zelensky talks to The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, in his Kyiv complex dubbed “the fortress”. In a wide-ranging interview, the Ukrainian president discusses the state of the war, the international support he needs and what a Ukrainian victory would look like. 00:00 President Zelensky meets The Economist 00:44 Actor-turned-president: how…
From The Economist. As negotiations between Russia and Ukraine continue, our experts discuss what conditions might encourage both sides to lay down their weapons—and how likely a peace deal really is. 00:00 – War in Ukraine: when will there be peace? 00:37 – What would a peace deal involve? 02:30 – What will happen to…
From The Economist. The construction industry is responsible for over a tenth of the world’s man-made carbon emissions, with concrete being the biggest culprit. How can we continue to build, without it costing the earth? Film supported by @Infosys 00:00 – The trouble with rubble 00:55 – Construction is driving climate change 02:54 – The…
From The Economist. From combating climate change, to curing disease, to creating designer babies, gene-editing technologies have the potential to transform lives. What risks do they pose? 00:00 – Gene editing: risk v reward 01:06 – Cavendish bananas are under threat 03:47 – GM crops have a bad reputation 05:18 – GM mosquitoes could reduce…
From The Economist. As Russia continues the bombardment of Ukraine, peace talks falter and threats of escalation increase, our Economist experts discuss how the war could end. 00:00 – Introduction 00:37 – A Russian quagmire? 02:06 – Could Putin lose power? 03:38 – The biggest escalation risks 05:39 – A negotiated end to the war?…
From The Economist. China won’t endorse Russia’s war in Ukraine, but it also won’t condemn it. Whose side is China really on? Our expert discusses China’s stance on the conflict 00:00 – China’s response to the war 00:58 – Did Putin warn Xi about the invasion? 01:47 – Whose side is China on? 02:56 –…
From The Economist. This year’s International Women’s Day is marked by thousands fleeing war in Ukraine. The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, meets Malala Yousafzai to discuss what world leaders can do to protect girls’ education in times of conflict. 00:00 – Who is Malala? 00:30 – Becoming a refugee 01:11 – The impact of…
From The Economist. Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine is devastating the country and its people. How far will he go? Our experts discuss the threat of escalation, from the use of nuclear weapons to attacks beyond Ukraine. 00:00 – How far will Putin go? 00:32 – A war of escalation 01:34 – Nuclear weapons are…
From The Economist. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted an unprecedented response from the West: economic warfare. Our experts, Patrick Foulis and Matthew Valencia, weigh in on whether sanctions will be enough to stop further aggression from Russia. 00:00 – The West’s economic warfare 00:38 – Sanctions on Russia: explained 01:57 – The impact of…
From The Economist. Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is driving its people to the country’s western borders. So far the majority have headed to Poland, which is opening its arms to the newcomers. 00:00 – Ukranians are fleeing to Poland 00:42 – Poland welcomes Ukrainian refugees 01:30 – Ukraine and Poland’s shared history 03:04 –…
From The Economist. As Russian troops advance towards Kyiv, Ukrainian forces are preparing to fight back. Our correspondent reports with the latest from Kyiv. 00:00 – Kyiv prepares to fight back 00:42 – Tank traps and Molotov cocktail factories 01:42 – Exodus from Kyiv 02:39 – Life in the city 03:20 – Morale remains high…
From The Economist. After invading Ukraine nearly a week ago, Putin has now ordered Russia’s nuclear forces to be on high alert. Shashank Joshi, The Economist’s defence editor, answers questions on whether the war in Ukraine could escalate into a nuclear conflict. 00:00 – Putin has raised the stakes 00:40 – Is Putin threatening nuclear…
From The Economist. Russia’s war in Ukraine is likely to be Europe’s most intense conflict since the second world war. What might happen next? And what will this war mean for the world? Our experts answer your questions. Read our coverage of the war in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3pcnVPl Sign up to our daily newsletter to keep…
From The Economist. Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian troops to invade Ukraine. What’s happening now and how will the war unfold? The Economist’s correspondent, Richard Ensor, reports from the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. Read our coverage of the Ukraine crisis here: https://econ.st/3pcnVPl Sign up to our daily newsletter to keep up to date with the latest…
From The Economist. The construction industry is responsible for 11% of the world’s man-made CO2 emissions—due to its reliance on concrete and steel. What alternative materials could be used in the future? Film supported by @Infosys 00:00 – What are some sustainable alternatives? 00:31 – Why is construction bad for the environment? 01:08 – The…
From The Economist. A Russian invasion of Ukraine could be imminent. What is at stake and how will the West respond? Shashank Joshi, The Economist’s defence editor, answers your questions. 00:00 – What’s happening in Ukraine? 01:10 – Is Putin bluffing? 02:08 – Is Ukraine prepared for conflict? 03:00 – What’s at stake for both…
From The Economist. AI has the power to transform health care. From more efficient diagnoses to safer treatments, it could remedy some of the ills suffered by patients. Film supported by @Maersk 00:00 – Can AI help heal the world? 00:45 – How can AI spot blindness? 04:01 – Protecting patients’ privacy 05:10 – How…
From The Economist. You might think technology is the great leveller. But as AI and other data-driven innovations race farther and faster ahead, the automation of racial bias is causing growing concern. 00:00 – Can technology be racist? 00:50 – Bias in facial-recognition tech 03:50 – Why do data discriminate? 05:50 – What can be…
From The Economist. 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 –…
From The Economist. 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?…
From The Economist. 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…
From The Economist. 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…
From The Economist. 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…
From The Economist. 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…
From The Economist. 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…
From The Economist. 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. 00:00 – How “dead zones” threaten the ocean 00:52 – Why was there “sea snot” in Turkey? 03:20 – What causes low oxygen…
From The Economist. 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…
From The Economist. 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…
From The Economist. 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…
From The Economist. 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…
From The Economist. 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…
From The Economist. 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…
From The Economist. 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 –…
From The Economist. 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…
From The Economist. 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…
From The Economist. 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…
From The Economist. 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…
From The Economist. 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…