The Aspen Institute Courses

A Soul Freed

Explore fear management, sacrifice for excellence, and the connection between freedom and happiness with renowned free solo climber Alex Honnold in this insightful discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Designing Tomorrow, Better

Explore innovative design approaches integrating mythology, visuality, and experience to inspire transformative solutions for environmental challenges and organizational change.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Conservatism Under Threat

George Will discusses the Founders' vision for America, contrasting it with today's politics. He explores threats to conservatism, limited government, and natural rights, offering insights on the current political landscape.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Value of Everything

Economist Mariana Mazzucato challenges capitalism, exploring value creation, extraction, and destruction. She examines government's role in innovation and proposes rethinking wealth sources to reform the economic system.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Eliminating HIV - Progress, Possibilities, and Roadblocks

Explore strategies to end the HIV epidemic, including research, outreach, treatment access, and global commitments. Experts discuss progress, challenges, and the path forward.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

An Atlas of Human Cells

Explore the ambitious Human Cell Atlas project, its potential to revolutionize personalized medicine, and its applications in various diseases and therapeutic advancements.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Deep Dive - Artificial Intelligence on the Rise

Explore AI's transformative impact on healthcare, from diagnosis to cost reduction, and its potential in developing countries. Experts discuss opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Food, Elixir of Life

Explore the latest nutrition science and its impact on health, disease prevention, and healthcare costs. Learn about policy innovations and global efforts to promote healthier food choices.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Understanding the Immune System

Explore the complex biology of the immune system, its protective properties, and potential issues like autoimmune diseases. Learn about recent breakthroughs and implications for health.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Payback Problem - Why Child Support Does Not Go Where It’s Needed Most

Explore how child support payments often go to government reimbursement instead of children, impacting low-income families and perpetuating cycles of debt and poverty.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Opportunity Zones and the Challenge of Addressing Our Economic Divides

Exploring Opportunity Zones' potential to address economic divides, create jobs, and support small businesses in underserved communities through targeted investments and inclusive strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

No Longer Forgotten - The Triumphs and Struggles of Rural Education in America

Exploring challenges and triumphs of rural education in America, including principal turnover, poverty, and racial disparities. Discusses strategies for improvement and the importance of rural schools in the education landscape.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Artificial Intelligence and Global Health

Explore AI's impact on global health, discussing applications, challenges, and potential for improving healthcare delivery and outcomes worldwide.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Future of Coaching - Calls for Coaches to Support Emotional and Social Skills

Exploring the impact of coaches on athletes' personal growth, emphasizing social and emotional skill development in youth sports. Features insights from educators, athletes, and coaches on fostering holistic athlete development.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Healing Centered Engagement

Explore community-centered healing strategies for vulnerable populations, emphasizing youth empowerment and sustainable pathways for opportunity youth through expert insights and case studies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk