The Aspen Institute Courses

Art, Architecture, and Justice - Creating Social Change Through Culture and Design

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Explore how art and architecture shape national memory, collective conscience, and social justice in America, examining culture's role in learning from history and inspiring progress.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

World Order 2.0 - Rethinking American Foreign Policy in the 21st Century

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Explore American foreign policy challenges and potential new approaches with experts Richard Haass and Rana Foroohar as they discuss terrorism, climate change, and cyberwarfare in a changing global landscape.

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

Moving to Action: The National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality

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Explore the National Strategy for Gender Equity and Equality with experts discussing implementation, opportunities, and actions to advance women and families across sectors and generations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Business of Being a Writer - Publishing Insights and Career Building

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Insights from publishing experts on building a writing career, collaborating with agents and editors, and navigating the industry's challenges, including the impact of COVID-19.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Money Matters - Democratizing Finance to Unleash Productivity

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Explore how democratizing finance can boost productivity, empower women, and address market failures in poverty alleviation efforts.

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

The Art and Science of Remembering Everything

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Discover memory techniques from a US Memory Champion. Learn practical skills to enhance your memory capacity and unlock your brain's potential.

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

The Real Work - On the Mystery of Mastery

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Explore the process of skill mastery with Adam Gopnik as he delves into the fundamental human drive for self-improvement and the mysteries behind acquiring expertise.

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

Are We Failing Our Boys and Men? - Addressing Male Academic and Economic Challenges

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Exploring the challenges faced by men in academics, economics, and social connections. Discusses strategies to address male loneliness and redefine gender norms for their well-being and success.

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

Getting to Net Zero: The Private Equity Perspective

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Explore private equity's role in achieving net zero emissions, discussing strategies, challenges, and potential solutions for sustainable investments and climate action.

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

Enlightened Leadership for Mindful Living - Bhutan's Approach to Happiness and Sustainability

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Explore Bhutan's approach to happiness and sustainable living through a conversation with PM Tshering Tobgay and Deepak Chopra, discussing leadership, mindfulness, and global benchmarks.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Olympic and Paralympic Reform Commission Listening Session - Youth and Community Sports Support

Exploring strategies to improve youth sports through NGB support, school coordination, and community engagement. Discusses coach training, abuse prevention, and program development.

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

Tour d'Horizon - National Security Threats and Policy Responses

Expert panel discusses current national security threats and potential policy responses, offering insights from former high-level government officials in homeland security, intelligence, and counterterrorism.

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

The View from Langley - CIA Director's Perspective on Intelligence Challenges

CIA Director Mike Pompeo discusses challenges in intelligence and national security, offering insights on advising policymakers amid multiple threats and crises in this conversation with NYT columnist Bret Stephens.

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

Making the Nation Safer Through Cybersecurity - Gen. Keith Alexander's Insights

Retired Gen. Keith Alexander discusses national cybersecurity strategies, government-industry collaboration, and the evolving landscape of cyber threats in a conversation with Walter Isaacson.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Putting Humpty-Dumpty Together Again - Is Iraq Finally Winning the War Against ISIS?

Experts discuss Iraq's progress against ISIS, political stability, and future challenges in this panel exploring the country's potential turning point after a decade-long conflict.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video