In just a few weeks, the novel coronavirus has undone a century’s worth of our economic and social habits. What consequences will this have on our future — and is there a silver lining in this very black pandemic cloud?
Nov 14
653. Does Horse Racing Have a Future?
<p>Thoroughbred auction prices keep setting records. But tracks are closing, gambling revenues are falling, and the sport is increasingly reliant on subsidies. Is that the kind of long shot anybody wants? (Part three of a series, “<a href="https://freakonomics.com/the-horse-is-us ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2020
LINDA BLACK ELK on What Endures After Pandemic /171
We are witnessing the rapid expansion of a pandemic, the decline of the global economy, the incredible power of community, and the shameful behavior that is a symptom of a capital-driven society. Linda discusses what will be left in the wake of COVID-19 and how will we tend to th ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2021
Nuestra mente y los dilemas morales en la pandemia | Mariano Sigman
Lo mejor de TED en Español, publicado originalmente el 27 de agosto de 2020. ¿Cómo cambian nuestras conductas en situaciones extremas como la de la pandemia del coronavirus? ¿Y cómo hacemos, como sociedad, para tomar las decisiones más difíciles?. Las cuarentenas y el distanciami ... Show More
9m 26s
Apr 2020
The world after the coronavirus pandemic with Fareed Zakaria
The coronavirus pandemic is more global, dramatic and unusual than any crisis we've seen in a long time, says journalist Fareed Zakaria. Listen as he shares his perspective on how we can recover from the economic fallout, why certain countries were able to avoid major outbreaks a ... Show More
35m 4s