Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Need for Economist "GPs"
In part 4 of INET's interview with Raghuram Rajan he criticizes the narrow focus of most economists: "Just like in medicine: you have to have experts in each area, but you also need general practitioners - to integrate. I think we...
Executive Finance
Maximizing Professional Development Opportunities During the Pandemic
The video discusses the opportunities for professional development during the pandemic, including virtual meetings and conferences. The speaker shares their own experience of creating a learning library and inviting more staff to attend...
Guinness World Records
World's Tallest Model: Embracing Long Legs and Inspiring Confidence
This video features a person who holds the title for having the longest legs in the world. They express their excitement and the benefits of having long legs, such as beauty and prestige. They also discuss how their long legs have helped...
AllTime 10s
10 Worst Jobs In The History Of Humanity
Gathering leeches, collecting corpses and... playing World of Warcraft? These are the 10 worst jobs ever. When you see what these people have had to do to make ends meet, you might feel a little better about your job.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Don’t Let a Crisis Go to Waste
Matias Vernengo explains how economic crises reveal the nakedness of neoliberal policies. After the Great Depression, global capitalism underwent serious reform. Why didn’t that happen after 2008? Matias Vernengo, Professor of Economics...
The March of Time
1948: EISENHOWER COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY INAUGURAL: SPEECH:'...democratic citizenship...every institution must contribute to this profession...all our cherished Rights...mutually dependent...'
MOT 1948: EISENHOWER COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY INAUGURAL: SPEECH:'...democratic citizenship...every institution must contribute to this profession...all our cherished Rights...mutually dependent...'
NASA
NASA | The Women of Astronomy
Space science research institutions have traditionally been populated by a strong male workforce, but this structure is rapidly changing. Todays workforce is much more diverse with individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, a...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Deeper Causes of the Global Crisis - Ian Goldin
An Oxford University Professor gives his theory on how the global crisis was rooted in fundamental changes in technology, globalization and the consequent rising complexity.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Adeola Adefemi - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. Lucy Omoaka
Adeola Adefemi is an award winning public school teacher with a passion for the promotion of quality education for children, especially the marginalized ones in her community.She is a Fulbright alumni, a certified Microsoft Innovative...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Advice to Young Economists: Integrate Different Turfs
In part 6 of INET's interview with Raghuram Rajan he discusses young scholars' opportunities to connect insights from different fields. He also says: "Tools are as good as what you put in. If you got the wrong framework, it doesn't...
XKA Digital
force yourself to take time off
Stefano is a financial services professional with expertise gained in bulge bracket investment banking, strategy consulting and serial entrepreneurship. He is the founder and CEO of Dagon, the first franchisee of Pizza Hut in Sub-Saharan...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The History of More Engaged Economists - Perry Mehrling
Economists in previous eras were much more engaged with professionals working in the society and economy and so had a tendency to have theories more informed by actual practices.
XKA Digital
True leaders have to take responsiblity for their actions
Clare Gerada was elected to lead the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2011, and represented over 40,000 doctors. She was the first female Chair in fifty years. She trained in psychiatry and maintains an interest in the treatment...
National Parks Service
Students ask Ranger Shelton Johnson "How Did You Become a Ranger?"
Park Ranger Shelton Johnson talks with students about how he fell in love with national parks and became a ranger. These students are participating in a week-long program offered by NatureBridge's Yosemite Institute campus. (2:08)
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jim Forde - Teachers are Heroes
For 30 years he has served in various roles serving public education, including: James (Jim) Forde was born in Yonkers, New York, to Irish immigrant parents, and currently lives and James (Jim) Forde was born in Yonkers, New York, to...
Weatherthings
Weather Things: Storms
The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...
The March of Time
1952: 19th CENTURY GAMBLER: 'Jack O'Diamonds' character dressed in historic, professional gambler clothing, sitting at poker table flipping cards w/ hands while explaining who he is & giving clue to what he does for living.
MOT 1952: 19th CENTURY GAMBLER: 'Jack O'Diamonds' character dressed in historic, professional gambler clothing, sitting at poker table flipping cards w/ hands while explaining who he is & giving clue to what he does for living.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The History Behind the Institute
Some key players explain the beginnings of the Institute for New Economic Thinking - starting with an unusual retreat at the home of George Soros.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
09 On the Victory of Microfounded Macro and its Consequences
In late 2015, JW Mason and Arjun Jayadev went to speak with Axel Leijonhuvud, in retirement in Pismo Beach, to ask about his work and the intellectual paths not taken after 1968. Over a couple of days with him and his wife Earlene, they...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Economics Opens Up into Long-term Turmoil - Martin Wolf
The economics profession is heading into years of turmoil that will be tremendously beneficial for academics, particularly young people who can help invent the new theories and ideas.
Curated Video
Frontend Web Development Bootcamp - Build a Twitter Clone - Conditional Statements
JavaScript Crash Course: Conditional Statements This clip is from the chapter "JavaScript Crash Course" of the series "Frontend Web Development Bootcamp: Build a Twitter Clone".This section is about JavaScript, Variables in JavaScript,...
Curated Video
Frontend Web Development Bootcamp - Build a Twitter Clone - Template Strings
JavaScript Crash Course: Template Strings This clip is from the chapter "JavaScript Crash Course" of the series "Frontend Web Development Bootcamp: Build a Twitter Clone".This section is about JavaScript, Variables in JavaScript, Data...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Nilanjana Dasgupta - Implicit Bias
As the director of faculty equity and inclusion, Nilanjana (Buju) Dasgupta works with faculty and develops policies and programs that can be implemented college-wide to increase diversity in the hiring, retention, success, and...
XKA Digital
Its still a mans world in the workplace
Clare Gerada was elected to lead the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2011, and represented over 40,000 doctors. She was the first female Chair in fifty years. She trained in psychiatry and maintains an interest in the treatment...