Democracy Courses and Certifications

TED

Imagine a European Democracy Without Borders

Former Greek PM explores the European economic crisis, highlighting the need for citizen re-engagement and a new democratic model to address challenges in oversized, uncontrollable systems.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED-Ed

Why Democracy Matters

Explore the importance of democracy, its challenges, and the need for rebuilding it in this thought-provoking talk by British MP Rory Stewart.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Does Democracy Stifle Economic Growth?

Economist Yasheng Huang compares China and India's economic growth, challenging assumptions about democracy's impact on development and offering surprising insights on authoritarian rule's role.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

How Digital Innovation Can Fight Pandemics and Strengthen Democracy

Audrey Tang discusses Taiwan's innovative digital strategies to combat COVID-19, enhance democracy, and fight disinformation, showcasing the power of technology in crisis management and civic engagement.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Might the Past Inform Our Future? Presidential Lessons for American Democracy

Explore insights from presidential history with Jon Meacham, examining leadership, politics, and democracy in America through the lens of past presidencies and their relevance to current affairs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How AI Could Threaten Democracy

Insightful analysis of AI's potential impact on democratic institutions, exploring challenges and implications for governance in the age of artificial intelligence.

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

TED

How Deepfakes Threaten Democracy - A Political Career Under Attack

Discover a politician's harrowing encounter with AI deepfakes during her election campaign, exploring the technology's threats to democracy and potential solutions for responsible AI development.

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

World Science Festival

Are We Rewiring Our Minds? - Technology, Social Media, and Their Impact on Society and Democracy

Explore how social media and technology are reshaping human psychology, democracy, and society with insights from Jonathan Haidt and Brian Greene on digital age challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

How AI Could Hack Democracy

Explore law professor Lawrence Lessig's critical analysis of AI's current impact on democratic systems and the urgent need for attention to these challenges before reaching AGI.

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

Civic Engagement in American Democracy

110 ratings at Coursera

Explore key players, structures, and citizen influence in American democracy. Gain foundational knowledge for advanced politics courses or engaged citizenship in 21st century America.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Civilizational Roots of Indian Democracy

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Explore the historical concept of "Indian civilization" and its impact on India's adoption of democracy, examining European influences and nationalist perspectives on universal citizenship rights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Economic Democracy: The Cooperative Alternative

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Could a cooperative market economy, in which firms are owned and controlled by their workers, be a viable and efficient alternative to capitalism?

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Renewing Democracy to Tackle the Climate Crisis - Panel Discussion

Explore how democratic renewal can address climate change, featuring insights from experts on vested interests, political reform, and public engagement strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Black Hat

Hacking Democracy - Will Our Societies Hold?

Explore the impact of digital technologies on democratic societies and the challenges they pose to governance, social cohesion, and political stability in this thought-provoking keynote.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Democracy Under Siege - The Rise of Extreme Nationalism

Explore the global surge of extreme nationalism, its impact on democracy, and the changing role of the US with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright in this insightful discussion.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk