The Aspen Institute Courses

How to Beautify a City - Integrating Nature and Art in Urban Landscapes

Exploring innovative urban landscape design, this talk examines how ecology and horticulture are reshaping cities, reconnecting people with nature, and enhancing public spaces through art and beauty.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Clean Power, Bright Future - Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future

Exploring innovative solutions to decarbonize the grid and electrify society, from nuclear reactors to community solar, while addressing policy challenges and ensuring equitable access to clean energy.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Women at the Top - How Bumble and Honest are Paving the Way

Inspiring conversation with Whitney Wolfe Herd and Jessica Alba on building mission-driven companies, overcoming challenges, and redefining success in the business world.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Power of Sharing Our Stories - Inspiring Change Through Literature

Renowned authors discuss the power of storytelling, literature's role in resistance and learning, and the importance of diverse voices in shaping a multicultural society and fostering empathy.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Build Trust in an Age of Distrust

Explore strategies for fostering trust and connection in a divided society. Learn to see others deeply and be seen, bridging divides through empathy and understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Privacy in the Digital Age: Challenges and Solutions

Explore the challenges of digital privacy, data breaches, and personal information control. Learn strategies to protect your data and understand the evolving landscape of privacy in the modern world.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building Careers After Incarceration

Exploring innovative programs providing professional development in leadership, entrepreneurship, and tech skills to former inmates, showcasing the potential of pre-release interventions and breaking stigma.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Shakespeare in a Divided America - Lessons for Today and Tomorrow

Explore Shakespeare's enduring relevance in modern America through expert insights on his plays' impact on politics, culture, and society, highlighting their power to unite diverse audiences.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding Carbon Offsets - Benefits, Pitfalls, and Facilitating Net-Zero

Explore carbon offsets' role in achieving net-zero, their benefits and challenges, and how to evaluate their effectiveness. Learn about different offset types and their integration into corporate sustainability strategies.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Aspen Ideas Festival 2022 - Morning Update

Explore key themes like Heat, Power, Connection, Trust, Money, and Beauty in this thought-provoking discussion with leaders and innovators at the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Tribute to Madeleine Albright - The Power of Global Diplomacy

Explore global diplomacy through a tribute to Madeleine Albright, featuring insights from Hillary Clinton and Stephen Hadley on challenges and promises in international relations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

This Land is Your Land - Protecting Wild Spaces for Climate and Conservation

Explore the importance of protecting wild spaces for conservation, climate goals, and human-nature relationships. Experts discuss land preservation strategies and indigenous involvement in ecosystem management.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Should Every American Know - Workshop

Explore the essential knowledge for American civic participation in this interactive workshop, discussing cultural, historical, and civic facts that shape national identity and democracy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building Materials of the Future - Reducing Emissions in Construction

Innovative entrepreneurs discuss carbon-reducing construction materials like carbon-sucking concrete and mass timber, exploring their potential to revolutionize sustainable building practices and combat climate change.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Mend Our Fraying Social Fabric

Explore strategies to rebuild societal connections, foster understanding, and find common ground in an era of polarization and digital discord with experts from diverse fields.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video