Bill Nye the Science Guy vs. the End of the World

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August 4, 2022 PODCAST ECONOMY When Will We See Inflation Come Down? Inflation has reached heights not seen in four decades, with gas prices at all-time highs and many other items registering double digit increases. Is a recession likely in the near term? What are the effects on employment, and who might get hit hardest? What tools do policy makers have at their disposal to moderate the pace of price increases? Ellen McGirt, senior editor at Fortune magazine, moderates a panel with Karen Kimbrough, the chief economist at LinkedIn, Gregory Daco, the chief economist at EY-Parthenon, and Steven Rattner, CEO of Willett Advisors, as they discuss how we got here and where the economy is headed. Listen VIDEO SCIENCE Bill Nye the Science Guy on Big Disasters Can we slow down a hurricane? What do we do if a supervolcano erupts? In the 23 years since the final episode of "Bill Nye the Science Guy" aired, natural disasters such as tsunamis, wildfires, and floods have significantly increased in frequency and intensity. Watch renowned science educator Bill Nye discuss these cataclysmic events, share solutions he believes have the highest potential to combat future calamities, and give a sneak peek of his brand-new show, "The End is Nye," which premiers August 25. Watch ARTICLE SOCIAL MEDIA Stopping the Spread of Fake News on Social Media How are social media platforms contributing to the polarization and radicalization of the Internet? Can we reestablish control over our own information and digital society? Renée DiResta, technical research manager at Stanford Internet Observatory, answers questions about disinformation, the biggest culprits of digital extremism, and what the average person can do from their social feeds. Read ASPENIDEAS.ORG Personal data contained in our database is processed under the lawful basis of legitimate interest and is typically included in our database either because you previously subscribed to a newsletter to receive information about our activities/events or registered for a recent event. If, for any reason, you would rather not receive these messages, you can unsubscribe below. For more information, please refer to the Aspen Institute's privacy policy.

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