Democracy needs an update -- one that respects and engages citizens by involving them in everyday political decisions, says writer and researcher Max Rashbrooke. He outlines three global success stories that could help move democratic...

Today, Craig is going to talk about something you fans out there have been demanding for months - money in politics. Specifically, we're going to talk about special interest groups and their role in the U.S. political system. Special...

China's one-child policy ended in 2015, but we're just beginning to understand what it was like to live under the program, says TED Fellow and documentary filmmaker Nanfu Wang. With footage from her film "One Child Nation," she shares...

People throw out the term "identity politics" as a way to say that someone is wrong, but the truth is, it's something that affects the way all of us vote.

Chika ezeanya-esiobu wants to see Africans unleash their suppressed creative and innovative energies by acknowledging the significance of their indigenous, authentic knowledge. In this powerful talk, she shares examples of untapped,...

The 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,...

Imagine that you've been unemployed for months. Government benefit programs have helped you cover your expenses, but you're barely getting by. Finally, you receive a paycheck— but there's a catch. Your new job pays enough to disqualify...

With the ambitious goal of becoming the first carbon-neutral continent by 2050, the European Union has committed to creating a greener world for future generations. In this bold talk, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European...

The weekend. Social Security. Health insurance. What do these things have in common? They all exist thanks to the advocacy of labor unions. Political economist Margaret Levi explains how these organizations forge equality and protect...

Creating genetically modified people is no longer a science fiction fantasy; it's a likely future scenario. Biologist Paul Knoepfler estimates that within fifteen years, scientists could use the gene editing technology CRISPR to make...

Following the tragic events in Orlando earlier this month, there were many reports of gay men being turned away when they went to donate blood. Why do non-celibate gay men have their blood donations rejected? Turns out, it's an outdated...

One of the things that baffles me about people is how they completely misunderstand risk. Lots of my friends panic about things that have no real chance of killing them, but ignore the things that will. This can lead us to make...

We've been covering the news on recent vaping-related lung injuries, and a lot has happened since our last video. Time for an update!

Guns are in the news A LOT these days. The RAND Corporation recently unveiled a huge study on guns. We're going to talk about the minuscule amounts that are spent on studying guns, and look at the evidence around regulating guns and the...

This video explores the resurgence of tariffs in economic policy, particularly in the context of Donald Trump's administration. It delves into the historical and potential future impact of tariffs on the economy, discussing their...

Japan probably engaged in trade with China and Korea from as early as the third century. In the modern era, trade is increasingly important, especially with a well-crafted economic policy closely administered by the government in...

In this video, we will examine a sample "bring your own device" policy used in an organization, the company's consent, and employees.

In this video, we will determine various cyber security policies available at a workplace and the ones that best suit an organization based on the processes involved.

In this video, you will learn about cyber security in the workplace. We will understand the concepts and policies deployed at the workplace to keep systems and networks safe from cyber-attacks.

This video discusses the importance of soft skills and the importance of being able to communicate effectively and in a likeable manner.

In this video, you will learn about setting up your environment.

A lot of factors go into your car insurance rates, and some of them you can have control over!

No Tax on Tips is one of the few issues that everyone seems to agree on... except economists!

Howcast - If you have to put your pet up for a few days, make sure you get a kennel that's going to keep your pet healthy and happy.