The Aspen Institute Courses

Navigating AI and Health Equity for Older Adults

Explore the intersection of AI and health equity for seniors, examining challenges and opportunities to improve care and quality of life through innovative technologies.

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

Seizing the Moment on Worker Rights - A Toolkit for Organizers and Practitioners

Explore strategies for advancing worker rights through executive action. Learn from experienced public servants and organizers on leveraging policy-making processes to build an economy that works for all.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why This is the Moment for Public AI

Explore the urgent need for public AI alternatives and their potential impact on society in this thought-provoking keynote by Lawrence Lessig at the Library of Congress.

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

Unlocking Community-Driven Energy Transitions in Rural Areas - Aspen Ignites

Experts discuss rural energy economic development, emphasizing community engagement, job transitions, and funding challenges for a just energy transition that celebrates rural diversity.

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

Are We Alone Out There? - The Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Explore the latest scientific advancements and ongoing quest to find extraterrestrial life. Experts discuss current research, military involvement, and the implications of potential discoveries beyond Earth.

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

Understanding Race, Religion, and Identity for Diverse Democracy

Explore the intersection of race, religion, and identity in America, examining pluralism, justice, and resilience in challenging times while cultivating hope for a more equitable society.

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

Climate Change and Religion - Exploring Faith Communities' Role in Environmental Stewardship

Explore the complex relationship between climate change and faith communities, examining religious perspectives, generational attitudes, and potential solutions for a sustainable future.

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

Journalism, Religion, and Vocation - The Overlooked Force in American Life

Exploring religion's impact on American life and journalism, addressing media blind spots and the importance of religious coverage in newsrooms.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pluralism, Identity, and Diverse Democracies in Modern France

Exploring Jewish identity in France amid secularism debates, examining challenges of minority groups in diverse democracies, and seeking paths to cultural flourishing and mutual understanding.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Rise of Christian Nationalism

Explore the history, definition, and impact of white Christian Nationalism in America, examining its roots, evolution, and implications for a diverse democracy.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Crisis in American Institutions - Religion, Journalism, and Politics

Explore shifting patterns in American politics, journalism, and religion, and discuss possibilities for institutional reform and revival in today's fractured climate.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rising National Populism and Religion - The Silent Revolution in Values

Explore the intersection of national populism, authoritarianism, and religion in Europe and the US with experts analyzing recent political shifts and underlying ideological changes.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Impact Investing and Sub-Saharan Africa: Faith-Based Approaches to Social Transformation

Explore how faith influences impact investing in sub-Saharan Africa, empowering marginalized communities and fostering societal rebuilding through personal dignity, creativity, and job creation.

• YouTube
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Principled Leadership in Polarized Times

Explore trust in institutions, self-mastery in public service, and faith's role in leadership. Examine historical events and the Black Church's impact on addressing uncertainties faced by younger generations.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Religious Literacy - Journalism's Blind Spot

Veteran journalists discuss religion's importance in American life and media's struggle to accurately cover it, offering insights on improving religious literacy in newsrooms.

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