The World Needs AI, But There's a Problem

14:09 min | 87,454 views
There's no denying data centers play a critical role in society, with every text, web search and medical scan flowing through these giant buildings. Now AI has turbocharged their demand, along...

Soybean Markets Face Major Shakeup | Presented by CME Group

1:47 min | 616 views
China is the world’s largest importer of soybeans. Until recently, the US — the world’s second-largest producer and exporter — played a vital role in meeting China’s huge soybean...

Are we on the brink of a nuclear revival? | FT Film

29:59 min | 69,384 views
The electricity needed to power huge data centres has sparked a renewed interest in the potential of small modular reactors. The FT's Pilita Clark looks at whether SMRs will help with the clean...

The $4.6B Bridge at the Center of the U.S.-Canada Tariff War | WSJ Breaking Ground

6:35 min | 131,614 views
The $4.6B Gordie Howe International Bridge, meant to symbolize stronger U.S.-Canada ties and boost North American trade, is nearly complete. But with Trump’s tariffs in play, Canada’s massive...

How Is AI Revolutionizing Medicine?

7:51 min | 44,265 views
Dr. Rohan Khera, a data scientist and cardiologist, is using artificial intelligence technology created in his lab at Yale to find abnormalities in cardiovascular imaging scans that are invisible...

David Kipping: How to colonize a galaxy | (Ad-free)

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Reflecting After 1160 DAYS on a 12m SAILING BOAT // Teulu Tribe

33:10 min | 27,909 views
Join us in Mexico when we chat about how sailing has changed and shaped who we are today, but the million dollar question is- was it for the better? Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here:...

How Long Will This Nasdaq Bear Market Last? | Presented by CME Group

1:09 min | 202 views
After a buoyant 12 months, culminating in Dec.16’s all-time high, the Nasdaq 100 has slipped decisively into a bear market. What are the historical features of bear markets, and what factors...

Why Australia’s Miracle Economy Is Failing

9:37 min | 317,681 views
Australia has long been known for its prosperous economy, with many calling it “The Lucky Country.” But that luck may be starting to change. While the overall economy is not in recession,...

Your Inner Fire Is Your Greatest Strength | Xiye Bastida | TED

11:51 min | 6,099 views
Hope isn’t just a feeling, but a skill you can practice, explains climate activist Xiye Bastida. Taking cues from the resilience of nature, she shows why trusting Indigenous leaders who’ve...

Helping people in poverty see again - Dr. Sanduk Ruit’s Himalayan mission | DW Documentary

28:26 min | 5,732 views
Nepalese eye surgeon Sanduk Ruit is considered a pioneer in cataract treatment. The ophthalmologist has helped restore the sight of countless people with his revolutionary surgical technique....

Why Public Schools Are Going Broke In The U.S.

12:10 min | 29,318 views
U.S. public schools are facing a major budget crunch as federal pandemic relief money runs out and enrollment numbers continue to drop. Many districts added staff during the Covid era to address...

Cardinals in: choosing the next pope

20:37 min | 2,150 views
As the cardinals of the coming conclave prepare, our correspondent considers what will guide them. Which of the church’s challenges (https://www.economist.com/international/2025/04/21/the-coming-...

Trump Is Waging War on the U.S. Trade Deficit—Does It Even Need Fixing? | WSJ

5:56 min | 401,321 views
President Trump’s broad tariff rollout takes aim at the U.S. trade deficit, which he calls a policy of “economic surrender.” As Trump’s global trade war carries on, it raises the question:...

Jamie Dimon urges US to engage with China | FT

37:40 min | 449,645 views
In a wide ranging interview with the FT's editor Roula Khalaf, the JPMorgan Chase chief executive urges the US and China to resume high-level engagement, and warns that US dominance cannot...

Everything You Need to Know About China’s Ruthless Economy

1:15:53 h | 487,494 views
With everything going on between China and the U.S. right now—trade wars, tariffs, and shifting global power—we figured it was the perfect time to put everything we’ve learned about China’s...

How McLaren Racing's CEO Runs a Top Formula 1 Team | Quantum Marketing

24:02 min | 56,947 views
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown discusses the technology, data and effort required to propel the McLaren brand onto the modern F1 stage and into living rooms around the globe. -------- Like this...

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson talks bitcoin’s $250,000 future

52:36 min | 10,988 views
Charles Hoskinson, founder of Input Output and the Cardano blockchain, speaks to CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal about out his views on the future of crypto, including why he thinks bitcoin could rally...

How much would it cost to buy the Sun? - Cella Wright

5:17 min | 32,016 views
Dig into the monetary value of the Sun and how important it is as our energy source as Daedalus contemplates buying it. -- Daedalus hasn’t been the same since losing Icarus. Suddenly, he...

Why your 40s will feel weird | The Gray Area

47:42 min | 46,899 views
Sean Illing talks with MIT professor Kieran Setiya, author of Life Is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Philosophy often feels...

The Problem In Relativity Einstein Couldn't Fix

27:40 min | 5,692,007 views
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BBC smuggles phones inside Darfur to reveal hunger and fear - BBC World Service Documentaries

How the Trucking Industry Got So Terrible

20:11 min | 99,234 views
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Pope Francis Dies: His Unique Approach to Leading the Catholic Church | WSJ

5:09 min | 108,723 views
Pope Francis was known for refocusing the Catholic Church on promoting social and economic justice rather than traditional moral teachings. A celebrated pontiff and informal Jesuit from Argentina,...

How close are we to finding alien life? | David Kipping

18:31 min | 132,591 views
"There's a long history of people claiming planets which look Earth-like, Earth 2.0, Earth twins." Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?su...

How Flying Cars Became a Billion-Dollar Bet | Bloomberg Primer

24:02 min | 177,649 views
The idea of flying cars has largely remained science fiction, until now. A new generation of electrified aircraft is attracting the attention of investors and venture capitalists around the...

What’s Driving Demand for US LNG?  | Presented by CME Group

1:24 min | 28,940 views
Already the world’s top exporter of natural gas, the US LNG market just finished its strongest quarter in over two years. What’s driving the increased demand for US natural gas? Presented...

China’s Plan to Dominate the Sea

20:54 min | 660,776 views
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The life of Pope Francis and its most important moments | DW Documentary

25:57 min | 354,624 views
Pope Francis has been spiritual leader of the Catholic Church since 2013. The name he chose as Pope refers to St Francis of Assisi. He set out to reform the Vatican; he advocated climate protection...

A Fresh Approach to Resolving Conflicts | Darya Shaikh | TED

7:46 min | 19,320 views
Conflict is an unavoidable part of any relationship. But what if the point of arguing isn't to win, but rather to grow from the experience? Facilitator Darya Shaikh presents a powerful framework...

A man of the people: Pope Francis has died

20:18 min | 4,747 views
He shunned fancy vestments and paid surprise visits to prisons and hospitals: our obituaries editor reflects on the life of a reform-minded pontiff (https://www.economist.com/obituary/2025/04/21/po...

Why Bath And Body Works Is One Step Ahead Of Trump’s Tariffs

7:12 min | 106,690 views
As the threat of tariffs linger, one American retail company is especially well-positioned should the Trump administration move forward after the April 9 pause: Bath and Body Works. After seeing...

Growth of Spring Wheat Offers Big Opportunities | Presented by CME Group

1:24 min | 80,207 views
In the last full crop year, hard red spring wheat production in the US and Canada surpassed that of all winter wheat varieties combined. How is hard red spring wheat reshaping the global wheat...

Chili’s CEO Breaks Down the Changes That Turned the Restaurant Around | WSJ

11:03 min | 529,158 views
Chili’s CEO Kevin Hochman has helped the restaurant chain reach the top of the casual dining industry, spending the past two years working to revive Chili’s image and bottom line. Traffic...

The TRUTH about BOAT LIFE Mexico // Teulu Tribe

29:33 min | 45,788 views
Discover what living on a boat in Mexico is REALLY like beyond the headlines and misconceptions! In this video, we address the biggest concern most people have about cruising Mexican waters...

The science behind finding life on distant planets | David Kipping (Ad-free)

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Tariff Shockwave Could Upend Fed Rate Path | Presented by CME Group

1:20 min | 596 views
President Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement sent equity markets tumbling, but even more significant for investors is the potential impact on Fed rate policy. At the beginning of 2025, markets...

Eternal Life? The secrets of the centenarians | DW Documentary

25:56 min | 145,011 views
In the villages on Sardinia's east coast, people live longer than almost anywhere else in the world. But why? Is it due to nutrition? The good weather? Or genetics? Scientists around the world...

No, honey can’t cure your allergies

6:59 min | 120,470 views
Honey has a lot of soothing benefits, but it won’t stop your seasonal allergies. Here’s why. Every spring, millions of people are left coughing, sneezing, and itching their way out of...

Tesla Left. Is Meta Next? Delaware’s Corporate Law Crisis, Explained | WSJ

6:20 min | 212,201 views
Big name companies from Tesla and Meta to Roblox and Dropbox have left or are considering leaving Delaware, long the king of U.S. corporate law. Most of the country’s biggest companies including...

No one really knows what a tree is - Max G. Levy

6:03 min | 216,364 views
Dig into the system that helps scientists distinguish trees from other varieties of plants, and what characteristics make a tree. -- Plants assume a variety of forms, and trees are just one...

I Held Google's Willow Chip — What Quantum Means for the Future of AI

27:10 min | 158,106 views
"Inside a secretive lab in Santa Barbara, California, scientists at Alphabet are working on one of the company's most ambitious bets yet. They're attempting to develop the world's most advanced...

The Next Computer? Your Glasses | Shahram Izadi | TED

16:07 min | 211,719 views
Picture this: you’re wearing a normal-looking pair of glasses, but they give you the ability to quickly summarize a book, translate between languages or remember where you left your keys....

Conflict, crisis, consumption: What’s eating our nation? Amanda Ripley: Full Interview

1:18:15 h | 18,165 views
"The more uncertain and scary things get in the world, the more we as humans are drawn to simple dichotomies." Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6...

Gene genies: CRISPR’s critical moment

24:02 min | 6,639 views
It is a Nobel-winning idea with untold promise in health care, agriculture and more. We examine what must change (https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/02/26/crispr-technologies-hold-enormous-prom...

Why Trump Unleashed Tariff Chaos

11:17 min | 523,213 views
US President Donald Trump retreated on many of his tariff plans but doubled down on hikes for China, unleashing market chaos. What’s behind his trade war, and what’s next? What Is Trump...

Is March CPI a Temporary Reprieve from Tariff Carnage?  | Presented by CME Group

1:28 min | 593 views
Markets, longing for some positive news, have seized on March’s unexpectedly large inflation slowdown, with the report providing welcome relief from the ongoing drama of President Trump’s...

Is the Australian Economy Doomed?

15:37 min | 342,613 views
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Camel racing in Egypt | DW Documentary

1:04:23 h | 12,679 views
Boys strapped to camels’ backs race at breakneck speeds through the desert at dawn. Bedouins on dozens of pickup trucks follow them, cheering them on and trying to keep pace. Welcome to Zalaga!...

Why Costco’s Co-Founder Said ‘No’ to Kirkland Gas 8 Times | WSJ

9:24 min | 538,285 views
Costco’s co-founder Jim Sinegal sat down with The Wall Street Journal, discussing how he built the $86 billion Kirkland Signature private label, why he was so reluctant to get into the gasoline...

How Mattel Turned Decades-Old Toys Into IP Gold | Quantum Marketing

23:02 min | 15,060 views
Lisa McKnight, Mattel’s chief brand officer and an EVP, has been at the forefront of reviving the iconic Barbie. The famous brand has since launched itself beyond store shelves and onto the...

Silk Road: The history behind key global trade region & China's renewed interest - BBC World Service

Dr. Matthew Johnson: The ultimate psychedelics explainer | Full Interview (Ad-free)

Johns Hopkins professor Dr. Matthew Johnson answers 24 huge questions about psychedelics. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirm...

Trump’s fickle, Xi’s pickle: the dynamic driving US-China tensions

24:58 min | 10,123 views
President Xi Jinping’s style of negotiating is staid, distanced, a quiet projection of power. President Donald Trump’s is not. That dynamic is complicating (https://www.economist.com/internatio...

Are Elon Musk And Tesla Giving Up on EVs?

15:41 min | 865,754 views
Tesla is one of the largest EV makers in the world, but the company has changed its mission. CEO Elon Musk has invested billions into autonomous cars and humanoid robots - $10 billion into...

The weather loophole keeping this city sunny

8:28 min | 231,873 views
St. Petersburg claims that it's always sunny. Is that possible? Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO This video is presented by Visit St. Petersburg. Our sponsor has no editorial...

The Key to Navigating Change With Confidence | Kristy Ellmer | TED

12:48 min | 35,229 views
What if the change you fear most is actually the best thing for you? Change leader Kristy Ellmer shares a powerful lesson on how even the most difficult transitions, including layoffs and company-w...

Three Key Ways Trump Can Cut Medicaid Funding | WSJ

6:33 min | 127,333 views
Medicaid covers more than 70 million low-income people in the U.S., the largest public health insurance program in the country. The Republican House budget plan would likely require significant...

The Man Who Almost Broke Math (And Himself...)

33:01 min | 8,204,586 views
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The Pope's mysterious army | DW Documentary

42:26 min | 655,807 views
It’s the smallest and most mysterious army in the world: the Pontifical Swiss Guard. The film accompanies these men of faith and combat, from their recruitment in Switzerland to their military...

The Risky Business of Geoengineering | Bloomberg Primer

24:02 min | 26,468 views
Is geoengineering a dangerous notion whose time has come? Scientists and entrepreneurs are testing radical ideas like solar radiation management and ocean fertilization - and finding funding...

Amanda Ripley: Breaking the cycle of toxic conflict | Full Interview (Ad-free)

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What Earth in 2125 could look like - Iseult Gillespie

5:14 min | 164,845 views
What could our future look like if we harness our technology to create a sustainable world? Take a look at the possibilities. -- Faced with the realities of current crises, it’s easy to...

Pony.ai CEO on the future of autonomous driving and AI

18:26 min | 2,402 views
Autonomous driving is quickly evolving, with Pony.ai at the forefront of this transformation. In this episode of Beyond the Valley, recorded live on stage at the CONVERGE LIVE event in Singapore,...

The Ultimate Sahara Desert Experience 🇲🇦 Camping in Merzouga, Morocco

17:00 min | 20,290 views
The Best Way To Experience the Sahara Desert 🇲🇦 Camping in Merzouga, Morocco! Sahara Desert Camp: Our final Morocco vlog is here! We spent 24 hours in an off-grid luxury Sahara Desert...

The Real Meeting Happens Before the Meeting

2:47 min | 81,891 views
For aspiring leaders, meetings aren’t where decisions are made—they’re where decisions get confirmed. The real influence happens earlier. Career adviser and author of "The Unspoken Rules",...

Fix your destructive mindset in 15 mins | Anne-Laure Le Cunff

14:33 min | 148,806 views
"Being aware of your mindsets is the difference between living a conscious life, where you're making choices in accord with what you actually want and going where you actually wanna go, versus...

Unhedged Podcast: How will Europe pay for its new weapons? | FT

31:27 min | 20,497 views
As the US retreats from global commitments, Europe is re-arming. That will change the maths for companies and debt loads, in countries as different as Poland, Germany, Spain and Portugal. In...

Why El Salvador President Bukele Is So Popular With Trump’s Inner Circle | WSJ

8:56 min | 604,360 views
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele is one of the biggest right-wing icons in the world. He is an influential figure in the MAGA world with ties to people in Trump’s orbit, including former...

Cash and checks: Argentina’s next IMF loan

21:41 min | 5,108 views
For the 23rd time the International Monetary Fund will cough up, this time to the tune of $20bn. But the reforms stipulated by the loan, alongside promising changes already under way, suggest...

WWII: Uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto - Part 2 | DW Documentary

42:26 min | 14,548 views
In April 1943, the first armed uprising against the Nazi occupiers breaks out, in the Warsaw Ghetto. Borne out of desperation and bound to fail, the revolt becomes one of the key events of...

Why Americans Are Obsessed With Texas Roadhouse And LongHorn Steakhouse

9:03 min | 351,001 views
Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse are growing sales and increasing foot traffic while Americans are pulling back at other casual dining restaurants. In 2024, Texas Roadhouse surpassed...