The Aspen Institute Courses

Food as Medicine - Leveraging Nutrition for Health Outcomes

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Explore the systematic approach to leveraging food's medicinal power in healthcare, including medically tailored meals, food prescriptions, and culinary education to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.

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

What Animal Health Can Teach Us About Human Health

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Explore zoobiquity: how animal biology, behavior, and ecology inform human health, fostering collaboration between human and veterinary medicine for cross-field learning.

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

NeuroArts Blueprint - Advancing the Science of Arts, Health, and Wellbeing

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Explore the NeuroArts Blueprint: an action plan integrating science, arts, and technology to enhance global health and wellbeing through transdisciplinary research and practical applications.

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

Narrative Economics

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Nobel laureate Robert J. Shiller discusses "Narrative Economics," exploring how viral stories and popular ideas can significantly influence economic behavior, markets, and major financial events.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Technology and National Security - A New Era of Innovation

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Experts discuss challenges in national security innovation, focusing on talent acquisition, digital transformation, and leveraging technology to address emerging threats.

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

Are We in an Economic Bubble

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Explore economic trends, asset bubbles, and investment strategies with insights from financial experts on growth, debt, monetary policy, and market dynamics.

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

Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism

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Experts discuss strategies to counter terrorism and violent extremism, focusing on digital battlespace, community engagement, and integration to prevent radicalization and win hearts and minds.

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

Watts Up - Energy Security in an Era of Shifting Geopolitics

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Explore energy security challenges and geopolitical shifts with former U.S. Energy Secretary and global policy experts discussing strategic implications for nations worldwide.

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

Coaching: Building a National Coach Strategy

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Explore the development of a framework to organize youth sports coaching, addressing the need for a national strategy and its key components. Gain insights from experts on improving the fragmented coaching system.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Social Determinants of Children's Health - Aspen Children's Forum

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Explore the impact of social factors on children's health and well-being, discussing strategies to prioritize equitable access to nutrition, education, and social-emotional development for all children.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Going Rogue - State and Federal Government Conflicts in Policy and Law

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Exploring state-federal conflicts on key issues like immigration, marijuana, and healthcare. Examines constitutional roots, political shifts, and potential resolutions through litigation and Supreme Court decisions.

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

Africa: The Next Hotbed of Terrorism?

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Explores the rise of terrorist groups across Africa, examining their impact on regional stability and global security. Experts discuss challenges and potential strategies to address this growing threat.

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

Do We Need to Rescue the Humanities? - The Decline and Importance of Humanistic Studies

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Exploring the decline of humanities in education and its impact on society, culture, and democracy. Discusses the importance of arts, history, and philosophy in shaping critical thinking and civic engagement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Microbes, Diet, and Immunity - The Interplay of Human Health

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Explore the revolutionary impact of microbiome research on medicine, health, and disease. Learn how diet, exercise, and stress affect trillions of microbes in our bodies and their influence on various medical conditions.

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

Supporting Parents, Nurturing Kids - Challenges and Solutions in Modern Parenting

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Explore strategies for supporting parents and nurturing children in today's challenging environment, addressing societal issues and highlighting the importance of early childhood development.

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