The Aspen Institute Courses

The Surprising Power of Joy

Discover how simple changes to your environment can boost happiness, health, creativity, and social harmony. Learn to harness the power of aesthetics for a more joyful life.

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

Rita Moreno - American Icon and Legendary Performer

Legendary performer Rita Moreno discusses her career, achievements, and upcoming role in Spielberg's West Side Story remake in an interview with Michael Eisner.

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

Formidable or Fractured? The Democrats and the Road to 2020

Explore the Democratic Party's challenges and strategies for 2020, including internal divisions, policy priorities, and the balance between energizing the base and attracting swing voters.

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

Designing in New Dimensions - Virtual and Augmented Reality Technologies

Explore the blurring lines between physical and simulated worlds as experts discuss the design, use, and potential of virtual and augmented reality technologies to address complex issues.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Do We Stop the Crisis of Child Sexual Abuse?

Explores the pervasive issue of child sexual abuse, highlighting recent high-profile cases and discussing positive changes like survivor activism and legal reforms aimed at combating this global problem.

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

How to Be an Antiracist - Understanding and Dismantling Racism

Explore antiracism concepts, strategies for dismantling racism, and the role of active participation in building an equitable society with insights from professor Ibram X. Kendi.

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

The Shared Roots of Extremism

Explore the causes, consequences, and prevention strategies of political extremism, from ISIS to white supremacy, in this insightful discussion on global radicalization.

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

The Science of Endurance and Superhuman Feats

Explore the science behind extreme endurance, featuring insights from athletes and psychologists on pushing physical and mental limits to achieve extraordinary feats.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Sports Solve All the World's Problems

Explore how engaging youth in sports can address societal issues, foster community cohesion, and develop crucial life skills, leading to transformative impacts on individuals and societies.

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

Not Your Parents' Party - How Generations X, Y, and Z Will Shake Up Our Politics

Explore how younger generations are reshaping politics with their views on socialism, gun laws, and climate change. Two pollsters discuss the impact on future elections and political landscape.

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

Everyone is Going Through Something - Mental Health in Professional Sports

Superstar NBA athletes Kevin Love and DeMar DeRozan candidly discuss their experiences with anxiety, depression, and loneliness, breaking stigmas around mental health in professional sports.

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

The Art of Hope - Transforming Lives Through Creative Collaboration

Explore how business leaders and artists can collaborate to empower communities, revitalize economies, and foster social change through creative initiatives and partnerships.

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

Where the West Lost Its Way - Analyzing Global Shifts in World Order

Exploring the decline of Western dominance, global power shifts, and challenges to international order. Analyzes historical events, policy decisions, and emerging trends shaping the future of geopolitics.

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

The Republican Party in the Age of Trump

Former NJ Governor Chris Christie discusses the GOP under Trump, offering insights on the president's impact, White House dynamics, and the future of the party and 2020 election.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Conversation with the Office of the National Cyber Director - Cybersecurity Coordination and Future Plans

Insights from the Principal Deputy National Cyber Director on federal cybersecurity coordination, achievements, and future plans for the Office of the National Cyber Director.

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