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Clear all filters- The Economist18 min
The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for
The event outlines a convergence of critical global shifts, including a widespread deterioration of democratic institutions in 80 nations alongside accelerating electric vehicle production and China's emergence as the world's largest cinema market by 2021. Concurrently, major economies like the US, EU, and China are preparing for the COP26 summit to enforce stricter emissions targets, while NASA advances planetary defense capabilities with the DART asteroid-mission launch. These developments collectively highlight a pivotal year defined by geopolitical constraints, industrial electrification, and evolving scientific strategies for space and climate security.
- The Economist8 min
How to restore trust in politics
Shirley Islam, Matthew Taylor, Emma Hogan
Matthew Taylor and participants like Shirley Islam advocate for citizens' assemblies as a deliberative alternative to adversarial representative democracy, aiming to restore public trust through random selection and expert-guided consensus building. Data from the OECD and case studies in Ireland and Scotland demonstrate that governments implementing these recommendations see high rates of policy adoption, often transforming contentious issues like abortion and drug reform into actionable legislation. Despite initial political reluctance to cede control over outcomes, proponents argue that these assemblies provide voters with continuous agency between elections and signal a global shift toward more inclusive governance models.
- Goldman Sachs10 min
A Vaccine-Led Recovery
Goldman Sachs Research has revised its central growth case to a 2021 recovery trajectory following a surge in vaccine approval probabilities from 10% to 50% by late October. While near-term growth forecasts for the US and Europe face downward pressure from rising case counts, the firm projects a 2% GDP uplift by year-end 2021, driving market rotations into commodity and emerging market sectors. Investors are advised to navigate interim volatility caused by operational distribution risks and policy gaps, relying on the vaccine's timeline as a medium-term anchor for global economic acceleration starting in the second quarter of 2021.
- Lex Fridman17 min
DeepMind solves protein folding | AlphaFold 2
DeepMind's AlphaFold 2 has solved the fifty-year protein folding challenge by employing attention-based transformer architectures to achieve prediction accuracy rivaling expensive experimental methods. This system outperformed its predecessor and all competitors at the 2018 CASP competition, generating precise three-dimensional structures for millions of proteins despite the astronomical complexity of folding configurations. Experts anticipate this breakthrough will catalyze multiple Nobel Prizes and transform fields ranging from drug discovery to materials science by enabling the computational design of proteins for treating misfolding diseases and engineering agricultural and industrial applications.
- The Economist11 min
Care after covid: the future of elderly health-care
Amidst a rapidly aging global population where the 80-and-older demographic is set to double, rising dementia costs and severe care home mortality rates have exposed the fragility of current long-term care systems. While some nations explore controversial international outsourcing to manage labor expenses, the sector remains crippled by chronic understaffing driven by wages significantly lower than those in acute hospital settings. In response, pilot programs utilizing remote monitoring technology are proving that half of institutional care could shift to home settings, offering a potential pathway to mitigate resource strain and improve patient outcomes.
- Goldman Sachs1h 23m
Watch Live: 2020 Goldman Sachs Gives Analyst Impact Fund Finals
Eric Lane, Julian Salisbury, David Solomon, Stephen Scher, John Rogers, Asahi Pompei, Anne Black, Mabel, Abe, Olu, Anna Skoglund, Chris Johnson, Kim Posnett, Priyanka Pasi, Gauri, Mina Flynn, Jennifer Yume, Matthew, Av, Anshul Sugabi, Ruchand, Prashant, Khalil Razi, Carlos, Earl Hunt, Sarah Condon, Laura, Kia Williams, Arthur, Carrie Halio, Bridget Martinez, Alistair
The 2020 Analyst Impact Fund Finals engaged 733 Goldman Sachs analysts to evaluate non-profit proposals addressing critical global challenges like healthcare, climate change, and equity through a hybrid virtual and in-person format. Six finalist teams pitched their organizations, with Serum winning the $250,000 first-prize grant and an additional $25,000 "fan favorite" award, while Black Girl Ventures and CHaN secured second and third place respectively. This fifth annual competition has facilitated over $2.1 million in total grants to 69 nonprofits since its inception, serving as a key mechanism for junior talent to drive philanthropic impact and cross-office collaboration.
- All-In Podcast3h 0m
E11: Election Night Special featuring Phil Hellmuth, Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner & more!
Phil Hellmuth, Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, Chamath, Michael Newman, Jon Cohen, Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden, Jason Calacanis, David Friedberg, David Sacks
Financial markets rallied and betting odds flipped violently as Donald Trump secured critical victories in Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, driven by voter backlash against COVID-19 lockdowns and unexpected demographic shifts. While major media networks initially misjudged the election dynamics, the results projected a "soft landing" scenario where a potential Biden presidency coincides with a Republican Senate to ensure government gridlock and fiscal stability. Key swing states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona remain statistically tight, creating uncertainty over whether a clear winner will be declared or if a contested election will extend into early December.
- Milken Institute6 min
Part 1: A Conversation with President of the World Bank David Malpass | Part 2: The New World (Dis-)
The broadcast segment contained no substantive content, factual details, or decisions, consisting entirely of repetitive intermission announcements. No speakers, outcomes, or forward-looking statements were present within the provided transcript. The event effectively functioned as a placeholder for commercial breaks without delivering any informational value.
- The Economist8 min
Election 2020: can the Democrats win the Senate?
As of October 2020, The Economist's forecasting model projected a 71% probability of Democrats regaining Senate control by leveraging a statistical algorithm that combines real-time polling with historical fundamentals to identify likely flips in states like Arizona and Colorado. Despite these favorable indicators, the analysis acknowledged significant uncertainty regarding the 2020 election due to the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that potential unquantifiable shifts in voter behavior and record mail-in turnout introduce logistical variables the model cannot yet explicitly adjust for. This probabilistic assessment underscores the critical importance of a net gain of four seats for Democrats to secure a majority, with a slightly lower threshold available should President-elect Joe Biden cast a tie-breaking vote as Vice President.
- a16z29 min
"Crypto Startup School" Documentary
Jeff, Teddy, Andrey Anisimov, Tina, Tope, Sarah Reynolds, Meta Katari
Andreessen Horowitz's Crypto Startup School launched a remote cohort of diverse founders to build decentralized finance applications like AfriX and HoneyLemon while navigating a 40% market crash and pandemic lockdowns. Through intensive collaboration and rigorous security audits, the teams overcame technical design errors to ship audited prototypes and secure early traction despite significant fundraising hurdles. The program successfully transitioned these entrepreneurs from ideation to Mainnet deployment, validating their models in a volatile environment while forecasting a future where cryptocurrency integrates as deeply as the internet into daily life.
- The Economist24 min
How to tackle corruption
Avril Andrews, Leslie Weingard, Shamila Bhattoyi, Max Nefudov, Cynthia Agnes Soraya Stimple
This event examines the global $3 trillion cost of corruption through critical case studies in South Africa, Ukraine, and the UK, highlighting specific outcomes such as South Africa's Zondo Commission, Ukraine's ProZorro digital transparency system, and the UK's AI-driven Rolls-Royce prosecution. It details high-level leadership efforts to restore integrity, including President Ramaphosa's restructuring of state institutions and the appointment of Shamila Bhattoo to lead the National Prosecuting Authority, while contrasting these with the systemic impunity that often penalizes whistleblowers like Cynthia Stimpell. Ultimately, the discussion underscores that sustainable anti-corruption requires a cultural shift toward protecting whistleblowers and replacing box-ticking compliance with genuine ethical accountability supported by technological innovation.
- The Economist14 min
Will covid kill globalisation?
Driven by the 2008 financial crisis, the US-China trade war, and the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy is rapidly shifting from hyper-connectivity toward a fractured, regionalized structure where supply chain resilience outweighs pure efficiency. This transformation forces multinational corporations to localize operations while simultaneously triggering technological decoupling and political nationalism that risks leaving developing nations behind in the industrialization race. Experts conclude that while the era of unfettered global trade has ended, the optimal future path lies in fostering "resilient interdependence" rather than isolationist barriers.
- The Economist11 min
America’s pandemic election: what could go wrong?
Amidst the global pandemic and systemic barriers to voting, the 2020 U.S. presidential election faces unprecedented risks of chaos due to a sitting president's refusal to guarantee a peaceful transfer of power and widespread concerns over mail-in ballot processing. With 228 pending legal challenges and a high probability of an information vacuum on election night, experts warn that a close result could trigger civil unrest if the loser, projected to be Donald Trump, rejects the outcome. While early voting strategies aim to mitigate logistical failures, the convergence of disinformation campaigns and external interference threatens to destabilize American democracy globally.
- Goldman Sachs37 min
"The Battle For Our Screens," Part 1: The Race to Entertain Us
Brett Feldman, Adam Agress, Alekhya Uppalapati, Jake Siewert, Heath Terry, Jake Seward
The pandemic accelerated a structural shift in media consumption, driving a 13% decline in Pay TV households while triggering a 100% surge in streaming engagement and record-breaking mobile gaming spending. Key industry players like AMC and Universal adapted by compressing theatrical release windows to just 17 days, while Disney leveraged its exclusive library to boost Disney+ downloads and test direct-to-consumer models through premium-priced movie releases. As traditional broadcasters face significant ratings erosion, the sector is reallocating $150 billion in legacy revenue toward digital alternatives, with studios and theaters negotiating new financial frameworks to sustain profitability amid heightened production costs and shifting consumer behaviors.
- The Economist11 min
China v America: why universities are on the front line
Driven by a historical precedent established in 1978, the modern exodus of Chinese students has created a financial interdependence for Western universities while exposing both parties to acute geopolitical leverage. This relationship now faces a dual crisis as rising security concerns, border restrictions, and potential state surveillance threaten to sever the academic exchanges that fueled China's economic rise. Consequently, institutions grapple with the strategic dilemma of maintaining vital revenue streams against the escalating risks to academic freedom and diplomatic stability.