Bridges need to be functional, safe and durable, but they should also be elegant and beautiful, says structural engineer Ian Firth. In this mesmerizing tour of bridges old and new, Firth explores the potential for innovation and variety...

What if the commonly accepted narratives about the foundation of civilization are all wrong? Drawing on groundbreaking research, archaeologist David Wengrow challenges traditional thinking about the social evolution of humanity -- from...

Jack Meyers' The Tao of Leadership explores the intersection of leadership, technology, and human creativity in the age of artificial intelligence. Drawing on the ancient principles of Taoism—harmony, flexibility, balance, and...

In this video, the speaker explains the ways in which technology has influenced and continues to influence businesses. They cover the evolution of technology over recent decades, including the impact of the internet, PCs, smartphones,...

This video provides an overview of the impact of technological advancements on businesses and their strategies. The presenter discusses the changing nature of technology through the decades, from the development of the internet to the...

Mariana Mazzucato argues that the idea that entrepreneurship is confined to the private sector is wrong. In fact, while often considered "inefficient," the state is among the shrewdest investors in innovation—and deserves its fair...

This video is a lecture presentation that discusses why new business ideas come about. The speaker talks about the importance of businesses reacting to changes, including changes in consumer tastes and preferences, technological...

Why are we creating an education shortage? The value of going to college and learning critical thinking skills is on the rise, but access is shrinking. Professor David Deming warns that if we don't put some serious work into fixing these...

Matt Murray, Editor in Chief of The Wall Street Journal in conversation with Satya Nadella, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft.

This video is a lecture presentation on external influences and how they impact businesses. The presenter discusses the different forms of external change, including technological change, legislative change, and economic change, and how...

Artificial intelligence doesn’t have to be a job killer—if we use it right



People often think of job-killing robots when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI). But MIT economist Daron Acemoglu says that we can also use AI...

The video is a lecture about the topic of technological change, specifically focusing on the difference between invention and innovation and how they relate to firms and markets. The lecturer discusses the positive effects of...

Did the industrial revolution increase the relative demand for skilled labor, or decrease it?



So far, answers to this question largely have been based on conjecture. But for the first time a unique and comprehensive set of...