The Aspen Institute Courses

Safe or Sentient? Balancing Technology's Benefits and Risks

Exploring the balance between technological advancement and human values, this discussion delves into data ownership, privacy concerns, and the societal impact of evolving technologies.

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

Temperature Check: Where Do We Stand in the Energy Transition?

Explore the current state of the energy transition, examining opportunities and challenges in deploying clean energy solutions at scale, with insights from leading experts in the field.

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

Investing in America - Clean Energy Manufacturing and Economic Growth

Explore the potential of a clean-energy manufacturing boom in the US to strengthen supply chains, improve salaries, and build a new economy from the ground up with experts in economics and policy.

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

The Work of Racial Healing in Community

Explore the transformative journey of racial healing with community leaders, examining cross-divide engagement, challenging dialogues, and actionable steps towards a more inclusive future.

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

Reinvigorating the American Dream - Economic Insights from the Great Depression to Today

Pulitzer Prize-winner David Leonhardt explores America's economic history, from the Great Depression to today's challenges, seeking ways to revitalize the American Dream and address current stagnation.

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

Educating for American Democracy: Shared Understandings in a Pluralistic Society

Explore debates on historical narratives, cultural values, and civic education in America. Discuss shared understandings needed for democracy to thrive and where to learn them in a pluralistic society.

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

Urban Comeback - Cities, Small Business, and the Future of Downtowns

Explore strategies for revitalizing urban centers post-pandemic, focusing on small business support, innovative policies, and collaborative efforts to reimagine vibrant, sustainable downtowns.

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

Can We Learn to Talk to Each Other? - Strategies for Constructive Dialogue in a Polarized Era

Experts discuss strategies for constructive dialogue and conflict resolution in an era of hyperpolarization, offering insights to improve communication across ideological divides.

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

Health Tech Innovations Showcase - Aspen Ideas: Health 2023

Innovative health technologies showcased: digital stethoscope, sound-to-brain wristbands, mobility device, and infection-detecting headphones. Transforming healthcare with cutting-edge solutions for improved diagnostics and patient care.

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

Data, Meet Design - Making Information Beautiful

Explore how visual arts enhance informed debate on significant issues, focusing on Herbert Bayer's World Geo-Graphic Atlas as a precursor to modern information design.

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

A Lens to American Iconography - Exploring National Symbols

Explore American symbols like the Gadsden Flag and Statue of Liberty in David Rubenstein's PBS series "Iconic America," examining their origins, evolution, and contemporary significance.

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

Crossing Divides - Aspen Ideas Festival 2023 Opening Session

Thought leaders explore innovative approaches to bridge divides, enhance dialogue, and foster creativity, featuring a conversation with Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the United States.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Stand Up to a Dictator - Defending Press Freedom and Democracy

Nobel laureate Maria Ressa discusses defending press freedom against autocracy, exploring the impact of technology on democracy, and strategies for combating disinformation in the digital age.

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

Health Challenges and Leadership - Aspen Ideas: Health 2023 Closing Session

Insightful conversations on health challenges: using humor for trauma, abortion legislation, and leading NIAID. Features Iliza Shlesinger, South Carolina senators, and Anthony Fauci discussing pivotal health topics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Urgent Public Health Issues

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy discusses urgent public health issues, including social media's impact on youth mental health, loneliness, health misinformation, and addiction, highlighting initiatives to address these challenges.

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