As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility...

Social entrepreneur Bernhard Kowatsch shares real-life examples of how a business approach focused on accelerating tech (like a blockchain-supported way to bring food to refugees or a machine that fortifies flour at small mills in...

In this video Paul Andersen explains how society influences the natural world through increasing science, engineering and technology. As the world population increases it will require more natural resources and it will impact the global...

In which John looks at what it even means to live in a global age, as we've been talking about Europe's role in the gobal community for 47 episodes now. But, pedantry aside, the world is more connected than ever, and that has had effects...

In this video, the concept of globalization is explored and defined as the integration of individual economies around the world into one global economy. The video describes the various causes of globalization such as the advances in...

In this video, the speaker discusses the impact and importance of globalization. They provide a brief explanation of what globalization is and how it is facilitated by free trade and improved communication and transportation. The speaker...

In this video, the concept of globalization and the reasons behind its existence are discussed. The speaker explains how national economies are integrated and interdependent, leading to increased international trade, inward investment,...

Technology is advancing in leaps and bounds -- and so is economic inequality, says writer Chrystia Freeland. In an impassioned talk, she charts the rise of a new class of plutocrats (those who are extremely powerful because they are...

Sure, the web connects the globe, but most of us end up hearing mainly from people just like ourselves. Blogger and technologist Ethan Zuckerman wants to help share the stories of the whole wide world. He talks about clever strategies to...

Two-thirds of the world may not have access to the latest smartphone, but local electronic shops are adept at fixing older tech using low-cost parts. Vinay Venkatraman explains his work in "technology crafts," through which a mobile...

In this video, Thomas Friedman, an internationally renowned author, reporter, and columnist, discusses the impact of globalization on education, emphasizing the need for individuals to acquire higher skills to compete in a rapidly...

Who runs the world? Political scientist Ian Bremmer argues it's not as simple as it used to be. With some eye-opening questions about the nature of leadership, he asks us to consider the impact of the evolving global order and our...

Humanity is on its way to creating a "black ball": a technological breakthrough that could destroy us all, says philosopher Nick Bostrom. In this incisive, surprisingly light-hearted conversation with Head of TED Chris Anderson, Bostrom...

The Imagine Cup is a global student technology competition that brings together thousands of students from around the world to showcase their skills in software design, gaming, and filmmaking. With categories ranging from Office Designer...

Jeff Remington is a finalist for the Global Teacher Prize and one of ten National STEM Teacher Ambassadors from a program administered by The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the National Council of Teachers of...

English subtitles are available. Please click on closed captions (cc).Mariela Guadagnoli is an Argentine professor and architect.She was a top fifty finalist for the one million dollar Global Teaching Prize. She is an architect by...

Marc Prensky is an internationally acclaimed speaker, writer, consultant, and innovator in the field of education. He is considered one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between learning and technology....

Industry leaders discuss cybersecurity concerns around the Internet of Things (IoT) and the role NIST ( can play to help secure our future. Featuring thought...

Donna Dodson, Associate Director and Chief Cyber Security Advisor, and Vint Cerf, Chief Internet Evangelist for Google and former NIST VCAT member, have a wide-ranging discussion about the past, present and future of the internet,...

It’s futile and dangerous to use 19th or 20th century glasses to look at 21st century problems, says Andrew Sheng, Distinguished Fellow of the Asia Global Institute at the University of Hong Kong. To understand climate change, social...

How did globalization create such discontent in developed and developing countries alike? Nobel laureate and INET grantee Joseph Stiglitz explains in this 150th episode of our “New Economic Thinking“ video series.



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As part of its initiative to ensure that the Internet continues to spawn growth and innovation, the U.S. Dept. of Commerce held a symposium on "Cybersecurity and Innovation in the Information Economy" on July 27, 2010 in Washington DC. ...

Dr. Yong Zhao is an internationally known scholar, author, and speaker. His works focus on the implications of globalization and technology on education. He has designed schools that cultivate global competence, developed computer...

This video discusses the impact of global warming on the intensity of hurricanes, focusing on Hurricane Dennis as a recent example. It explains how warm ocean water fuels these storms and how higher temperatures can lead to more powerful...