The Aspen Institute Courses

Food Insecurity and Mental Health - Impacts on Children and Families

Explore the hidden effects of food insecurity on mental health in families, examining stigma, cultural factors, and potential solutions for various age groups and demographics.

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

Digital Equity in a Post-Pandemic World - Challenges and Solutions

Exploring digital inequities exposed by the pandemic and discussing strategies for achieving digital equity across communities, focusing on access, adoption, and digital literacy.

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

In Search of Life: Exploring the Boundaries and Definition of Living Systems

Explore the enigmatic boundaries of life with science writer Carl Zimmer, delving into biology's greatest unsolved mystery and its implications for our understanding of existence and consciousness.

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

Fintech - Great Enabler or Great Divider?

Explore fintech's impact on financial inclusion, examining innovations, risks, and strategies to bridge the digital divide and empower the unbanked in an increasingly digital economy.

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

Fintech - Great Enabler or Great Divider?

Explore fintech's impact on financial inclusion, examining innovations, risks, and strategies to bridge the digital divide and empower the unbanked in an increasingly digital economy.

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

Human Migration Trends and Economic Justice - Aspen Ideas Festival 2021 Day 2

Explore human mobility trends, economic equity strategies, and museums' role in contextualizing current events. Gain insights from experts on shaping a just future and understanding our world.

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

Using Science to Connect with Your Audience

Learn to leverage scientific concepts for effective communication, audience engagement, and advocacy on crucial issues like climate change and diversity.

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

Imagining the Future of Jackson, Mississippi - A Conversation with Kiese Laymon and Mayor Chokwe Lumumba

Acclaimed author and young mayor discuss Jackson's future, addressing inequities, cultural heritage, and the role of civic and artistic communities in shaping the city's path forward.

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

Accelerated Change and the Post-Pandemic Workforce - The Future of Work

Explore post-pandemic workforce shifts, financial resilience, and evolving job expectations. Experts discuss changing work dynamics, essential skills, and employer roles in supporting workers' financial well-being.

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

The Quest for Life on Mars - Exploring Scientific Ambitions and Planetary Missions

Explore Mars' potential for life with NASA researcher Sarah Stewart Johnson, from rover missions to future explorations, and our quest to find extraterrestrial life.

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

Fiscal Resiliency: Managing US Debt and Economic Growth

Explore innovative debt policies and economic strategies with top US economists, discussing automatic stabilizers, inflation, inequality, labor shortages, and long-term planning for a resilient American economy.

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

The Classroom of the Future - Better Education for All

Immersive discussion on reimagining K-12 education post-pandemic, focusing on equal opportunities, self-determination, and holistic learning for all students, regardless of background.

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

Life Lessons from COVID: Unexpected Paths to Happiness

Discover life lessons from COVID-19 that can lead to greater happiness, exploring growth through adversity, managing uncertainty, and finding connection in isolation.

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

Restructuring America and Reopening Cultural Venues - Day 1 Plenary

Explore transportation's role in restructuring America, the revival of theater post-pandemic, and valuable life lessons from the global crisis in this thought-provoking discussion on societal changes and cultural resilience.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Food Insecurity and Mental Health - The Silent and Devastating Impacts

Explore the devastating impacts of food insecurity on mental health, examining chronic stress, stigma, and potential solutions. Learn about human-centered approaches to addressing poverty and inequality.

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