Instructional Video7:07
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Is Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethical?

12th - Higher Ed
From R2-D2 to the Jetsons, our future robot companions promise to be helpful and handy! But many people have their concerns: will the development of artificial intelligence end up REPLACING humans in the work force, pushing already high...
Instructional Video4:28
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Could NASA Start the Zombie Apocalypse?

12th - Higher Ed
We're just as fascinated as the rest of you with predicting how the ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE will start. One surprisingly real scenario is that it could start in SPACE! Especially given the crazy effects space has on bacteria and viruses, and...
Instructional Video8:53
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Why the Dragon is Central to Chinese Culture

9th - Higher Ed
The Chinese dragon is one of the world’s most globally recognized monsters. Playing a major role throughout Chinese history, they were both creators and destroyers and controlled the elements. They've influenced everything from politics...
Instructional Video7:52
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How Climate Change Will Affect Your Wallet

12th - Higher Ed
Whether it's energy, food or insurance, how much more you'll pay in the future depends a lot on where you live. But because of climate change, virtually no one will get away scot-free. The global economy is remarkably versatile and...
Instructional Video7:10
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Are Millennials Finally Doing Ok?

12th - Higher Ed
The 2016 financial data looked pretty grim for Millennials. By 2019, the median Millennial household was making around $10,000 more a year than previous generations. What happened?
Instructional Video6:16
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How Expensive Is It to Be an Immigrant?

12th - Higher Ed
Each year almost a million people from around the world immigrate to the US in search of a better future. Whether they come for safety, or educational opportunities, or higher paying jobs, our culture loves stories about people achieving...
Instructional Video6:37
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Will the AI Bubble Burst?

12th - Higher Ed
AI companies have had a good few years on the stock market, but anyone who knows the history of Silicon Valley knows that investors can sometimes get carried away by new tech.
Instructional Video6:39
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How To Protect Your Parents From Scams

12th - Higher Ed
Scams are on the rise, and even if you're savvy, your loved ones may need help avoiding them!
Instructional Video10:45
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3 Steps to a Bulletproof Budget Steps to a Bulletproof Budget

12th - Higher Ed
Knowing your income and expenses is just the beginning... a next-level budget MUST be able to answer these super-important questions!
Instructional Video7:04
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Who's Gonna Stop the Scammers?

12th - Higher Ed
Be extra vigilant! Because banks and other financial institutions just got a lot more freedom to scam their customers.
Instructional Video7:54
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Are We Headed for a Recession?

12th - Higher Ed
Over the last month, many economic forecasters have increased the likelihood of a recession in the next year to over 50%! Are you ready financially
Instructional Video6:41
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How Cheap TVs Are Making Health Care More Expensive

12th - Higher Ed
Even in an age so many things seem unaffordable--housing, healthcare, childcare--at least some things are cheaper than they used to be, like electronics and appliances... but these two things are actually related!
Instructional Video10:04
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How Do Tariff's Work?

12th - Higher Ed
There are a lot of misconceptions about tariffs, and some really good reasons why we don't use them like a hammer anymore.
Instructional Video9:08
PBS

Are Dating Apps Worth Paying For?

12th - Higher Ed
Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge are starting to charge users for "upgraded" services, and some say that unless you cough up the dough, the odds will be against you. But do these algorithms really want you to find love? And can...
Instructional Video10:02
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How to Avoid Medical Debt!

12th - Higher Ed
Medical debt is the number one cause of individual bankruptcy in the US, and yet very few other countries suffer from this problem... why?
Instructional Video7:50
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Should You Invest in Futures and Options?

12th - Higher Ed
Derivatives like options and futures offer investors a way to increase their risk... and reward! But is this kind of advanced investing a good option for you?
Instructional Video9:23
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Can You Really Make Money Betting on Sports?

12th - Higher Ed
In the last several years, sports betting went from an illegal activity to a massive industry... but at what cost to YOU?
Instructional Video8:08
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Why You Probably Won't Inherit Anything

12th - Higher Ed
Over the next couple decades, an unimaginable amount of wealth will be inherited from the Boomer generation... will you get any of it
Instructional Video7:36
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Should You Sell Your Kidney's for Cash?

12th - Higher Ed
Selling organs is illegal almost everywhere in the world, but some people argue that it could save thousands of lives.
Instructional Video7:01
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How Does Remote Work Affect The Economy?

12th - Higher Ed
The COVID pandemic transitioned millions of workers into remote workers almost overnight. There are a lot of obvious benefits for individuals, but what are the broader economic costs?
Instructional Video6:51
PBS

Is There a Better Way to Measure the Economy?

12th - Higher Ed
The health of our economy is measured by a number of statistics, and the biggest is the Gross Domestic Product... but can it be trusted?
Instructional Video8:14
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Is Passive Income Really a Thing?

12th - Higher Ed
Who wouldn't want to make money doing nothing? Passive income is possible, but there are some mighty thick strings attached.
Instructional Video8:12
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How Rich People Hide Their Money!

12th - Higher Ed
The US Department of Treasury estimates that the ultra wealthy in America are skipping out on more than $160 billion worth of taxes every year. The wealthy, though, don’t make the majority of their money from working for a paycheck....
Instructional Video10:53
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How Undocumented People Afford College

12th - Higher Ed
It's no secret that college is expensive. Besides tuition costs, there's room and board, books and supplies, transportation, health insurance–not to mention the opportunity cost of postponing the start of a career.College is still worth...