How does money laundering work? - Delena D. Spann
AdultsBusinessEconomyMoney laundering is the term for any process that "cleans" illegally obtained funds of their "dirty" criminal origins, allowing them to be used within the legal economy. And the practice is about as old as money itself. But how does it actually work? Delena D. Spann describes the ins and outs of money laundering. Lesson by Delena D. Spann, animation by Juan M. Urbina.
What are the challenges of nuclear power? - M. V. Ramana and Sajan Saini
AdultsGlobal WarmingTechnologyEnergyEconomyOur ability to mine great amounts of energy from uranium nuclei has led some to bill nuclear power as a plentiful, utopian source of electricity. But rather than dominate the global electricity market, nuclear power has declined from a high of 18% in 1996 to 11% today. What happened to the great promise of this technology? M.V. Ramana and Sajan Saini detail the challenges of nuclear power.
POLITICAL THEORY - Karl Marx
AdultsEconomyHistoryPoliticsPhilosophyKarl Marx remains deeply important today not as the man who told us what to replace capitalism with, but as someone who brilliantly pointed out certain of its problems. The School of Life, a pro-Capitalist institution, takes a look.
The economics of beard popularity in the US
AdultsEconomyPhilosophySocietyCultureWe may have reached "peak beard."
What If Money Was No Object?
AdultsEconomySocietyA remastered version of "What if money was no object". After our original video, which reached almost 2,000,000 views was taken down due to copyright. Many emails were received to remake and re-upload this profound advice from the late Alan Watts. Thanks too everyone for the support!
Why do competitors open their stores next to one another?
AdultsBusinessWorkEconomyMarketingWhy are all the gas stations, cafes and restaurants in one crowded spot? As two competitive cousins vie for ice-cream-selling domination on one small beach, discover how game theory and the Nash Equilibrium inform these retail hotspots.
The Secret Social Life of Plants
AdultsEconomyNatureScienceEnvironmentMinuteEarth provides an energetic and entertaining view of trends in earth's environment -- in just a few minutes!
What gives a dollar bill its value?
AdultsEconomyPersonal FinanceFinanceBusinessThe value of money is determined by how much (or how little) of it is in circulation. But who makes that decision, and how does their choice affect the economy at large? Doug Levinson takes a trip into the United States Federal Reserve, examining how the people who work there aim to balance the value of the dollar to prevent inflation or deflation.
Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables
AdultsBusinessFoodEnvironmentEconomyFruits and veggies are good for you, but many can't afford to buy them regularly. On the other hand, tons of "ugly" produce is thrown away everyday. French supermarket Intermarche found a way to reconcile these ugly truths.
Simon Sinek: Why good leaders make you feel safe
AdultsLeadershipPsychologyBusinessEconomyWhat makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it's someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety - especially in an uneven economy - means taking on big responsibility.
Neil deGrasse Tyson - Bill Gates Wealth
AdultsBusinessPersonal FinanceScienceEconomyNeil deGrasse Tyson explains how wealthy is Microsoft founder Bill Gates. An excerpt from University of Washington in 2011.
300 Years of Fossil Fuels in 300 Seconds
AdultsGlobal WarmingHistoryEnvironmentEnergyScienceEconomyFossil fuels have powered human growth and ingenuity for centuries. Now that we're reaching the end of cheap and abundant oil and coal supplies, we're in for an exciting ride. While there's a real risk that we'll fall off a cliff, there's still time to control our transition to a post-carbon future.