The Aspen Institute Courses

Why Purpose is Still Powerful in Modern Leadership

Exploring the value of organizational purpose in today's complex business landscape, featuring insights from CEOs on decision-making, culture, innovation, and growth.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Flipping the Script on the Digital Divide

Explore strategies to bridge the digital divide, empowering diverse students and workers with essential digital skills for today's job market and economic mobility.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Is the Energy Transition Moving Too Fast?

Experts discuss balancing rapid clean energy transition with fossil fuel dependence, examining climate science urgency and potential unintended consequences in developing nations.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Resurgence of the 'Oldest Hatred' - The Effort to Combat Antisemitism

Explore the rise of antisemitism in the US, its impact on Jewish communities, and the national strategy to counter it through a whole-of-society approach, featuring insights from experts and leaders.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What Will AI Mean for the Future of Work?

Exploring AI's impact on jobs, productivity, and economic opportunities. Experts discuss preparation strategies for workers, employers, and educators in the evolving AI-driven landscape.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tracking and Hacking the Brain - Implications for Freedom and Technology

Explore the future of brain-computer interfaces, their potential benefits, and ethical concerns as we enter an era where decoding thoughts and controlling technology with brainwaves becomes possible.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Naturally Ever After - Will Images and Storytelling About Nature Help Rewrite Our Future?

Exploring how creative storytelling and visual media can inspire environmental protection and reshape our relationship with nature in the face of climate change.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Open Secrets of Trusted Leaders

Explore strategies for building trust, depolarizing solutions, and effective leadership in today's challenging environment to improve community well-being and foster positive change.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Higher Ed Climate Action Listening Session - Federal Investments and Workforce Development

Virtual listening session exploring federal investments, innovation, and equitable skills training for clean energy jobs, focusing on higher education's role in preparing a diverse workforce for the new economy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Katie Couric and Brian Cox - Conversation at 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival

Engaging dialogue between Katie Couric and Brian Cox exploring contemporary issues, innovative ideas, and societal challenges at the prestigious Aspen Ideas Festival, fostering deep discussions on various topics.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Future of Space Exploration and Theoretical Physics

Renowned physicist Brian Greene explores cutting-edge scientific concepts and their implications for our understanding of reality in this thought-provoking talk at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Walter Isaacson, Lyle Lovett, and Jon Meacham in Conversation

Engaging dialogue exploring creativity, music, and culture with renowned figures Walter Isaacson, Lyle Lovett, and Jon Meacham at the Aspen Ideas Festival, offering unique insights and perspectives.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Defending Democracy - A Conversation with Elizabeth Cheney

Lester Holt interviews Elizabeth Cheney on defending democracy, potential Trump indictment, FBI investigations, conservative values, and the future of American politics at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Funtervention Workshop - Understanding Fun for Happiness and Health

Interactive session exploring the science of fun and its impact on health and happiness, with guidance on creating a personalized plan for incorporating more enjoyment into daily life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Abraham Lincoln and the Struggle for Democracy - A Lens on Present Day America

Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham explores Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War, offering insights into contemporary challenges and the complexities of American democracy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video