The Aspen Institute Courses

Science and Art - The Connection Between Leonardo’s Disciplines

Explore Leonardo da Vinci's transformation from artist to scientist, examining how his technical skills and artistic observations led to groundbreaking scientific insights about anatomy, mechanics, and geology.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Leonardo da Vinci and His World

Explore Leonardo da Vinci's world, examining how Renaissance Italy's political, cultural, and scientific landscape nurtured his genius and shaped his iconic status in art and science history.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Using the Power of Habits to Make Your Life Happier, Healthier, and More Productive

Discover strategies for lasting habit changes to enhance happiness, health, and productivity. Learn counter-intuitive approaches to personal growth and well-being from bestselling author Gretchen Rubin.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

War by Other Means

Explore nation-state cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure as a new form of warfare. Experts discuss recent incidents, implications, and future challenges in this evolving landscape of digital conflict.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Is NATO Up to the Challenge of the New World Order

Explore NATO's adaptability to modern challenges, including Russian aggression, terrorism, and cyber threats, with insights from European leaders and security experts.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Active Measures - The Kremlin Plan to Beat the West without Firing a Shot

Experts discuss Russia's influence on Western democracy, exploring Putin's strategies, Trump's relationship with Russia, and potential countermeasures to protect democratic institutions.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

How AI Will Shake Up Business - and Society

Explore AI's transformative impact on business and society, discussing its potential to reinvent industries, reshape economies, and challenge our understanding of work and innovation.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Carbon Dividends - A Consensus Climate Solution

Explore a market-based climate solution: carbon dividends. Learn how this approach could reduce emissions, stimulate the economy, and gain bipartisan support.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Systems Leadership - Tackling Complexity and Scale

Explore innovative approaches to tackle complex global challenges through systems leadership, emphasizing new mindsets and methodologies beyond traditional design thinking.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Tragic Toll of Mental Illness Behind Bars

Exploring the prevalence of mental illness in prisons, its consequences, and potential solutions for improving treatment and reducing incarceration of the mentally ill.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

National Security in the Age of America First

Exploring Trump's foreign policy, its impact on global relations, and complex national security challenges. Experts discuss America's role, leadership vacuum, and potential consequences of 'America First' strategy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Fantasyland - How America Went Haywire

Explore America's 500-year journey into magical thinking and make-believe, examining how reality and illusion have blurred in the post-factual present.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Markets Can Solve the Global Energy and Climate Challenge - If We Let Them

Exploring global energy challenges, environmental consequences, and market-based solutions for balancing energy needs with sustainability, drawing from research in various countries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

We Have the Power to Shape Our World

Inspiring environmental activist delivers powerful performance, blending spoken word and music to empower youth and advocate for climate action.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

What's It Like to Cover the Trump White House?

Explore the challenges and dynamics of covering the Trump White House with top journalists, discussing press antagonism, physical threats, and the rapid pace of news in this unprecedented era.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk