Democracy relies not only on institutions, but also on discourse. Yet, far from fulfilling its promise to deepen and broaden discourse, the internet has narrowed and distorted it, thereby severing the link between expression and emancipation.

The Politics of Urgency and Inevitability | Ivan Krastev

Nov 17th, 2021 21m 53s

As young people demand urgent and radical action to confront climate change, rapid population aging is fueling a growing sense of powerlessness, and even apathy, in many countries. Can these conflicting tendencies be reconciled before it is too

The Gig Economy 2.0 | Jessica Bruder

Nov 2nd, 2021 25m 5s

The "gig economy" has been gaining steam for years now, raising concerns that workers are being left increasingly insecure and unprotected. But the pandemic has sent this trend – with all its associated risks – into overdrive.

What Is Missing from the Inequality Debate | Peter Singer

Oct 6th, 2021 18m 30s

The COVID-19 pandemic has often been portrayed as a seismic shock, which promises to transform the way we think about economic and social well-being. In fact, it is unlikely to spur the shift the world needs toward a politics that accounts for

Post-Normal Policymaking | Silvio O. Funtowicz

Sep 10th, 2021 27m 15s

Political decision-making is challenging enough in the best of times. When the facts are uncertain, values are in dispute, stakes are high, and decisions are urgent – as is so often the case today – getting things right is all the more difficul

Rage Against Productivity | Jenny Odell

Aug 24th, 2021 30m 38s

In a world of push notifications, targeted advertising, and 24/7 connectivity – a world where virtually every moment is supposed to be productive and profitable – doing nothing can feel both impossible and like a moral failing. In fact, it is e

Reimagining Humanitarian Aid | Hugo Slim

Jul 29th, 2021 24m 12s

Neutrality has long been a foundational principle of humanitarian action, with international actors often viewed as the only ones who can provide aid without taking sides. But there is nothing wrong with having a political view and hoping your

Reset the Internet? | Cory Doctorow

Jul 14th, 2021 36m 18s

From the European Union to China, authorities are cracking down on large tech companies. But to protect individual digital rights and break the monopoly power that is destroying our societies, much more needs to be done.

Collective Thinking for the Common Good | Geoff Mulgan

Jun 29th, 2021 30m 28s

The COVID-19 crisis has laid bare systemic inequities that we will have to address if we are going to succeed at building sustainable economies and resilient societies. Could collective intelligence, harnessed through novel participatory method

The City Awakens | Yves Daccord

Jun 15th, 2021 30m 20s

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted life everywhere, but particularly in cities. The question is whether it can also spur an urban renewal, with cities being transformed into cleaner, safer, more equitable, and more sustainable places to live.*Yv

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