http://www.aifestival.org en-us Hosted by the Aspen Institute, The 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival will engage its participants in a variety of programs, tutorials, seminars and discussion events which together are guaranteed to charge the atmosphere with vibrant intellectual exchange. Think of it as a week-long summer university for the mind -- remarkable lectures and classes across a stimulating array of topics. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:23:53 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/167herecomeseverybody.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/167herecomeseverybody.mov Clay Shirky discusses his latest book, "Here Comes Everybody," about the way people organize themselves without formal structures to respond to catalyzing events. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/172carbon.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/172carbon.mov A primer on how to capture carbon from coal and stick it in ground, this session will address how fast we can see results if we commit to spending some money on carbon mitigation and what is required to get us to that end goal. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/168israel.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/168israel.mov Ha'aretz journalist Ari Shavit and Atlantic National Correspondent Jeffrey Goldberg discuss the fundamental challenge to Jews in Israel; although Israel is designed as a safe political place for Jews, on the individual level, it isn't as safe as the United States or Western Europe. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/173cory.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/173cory.mov A Conversation with Newark Mayor Cory Booker Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/174closing.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/174closing.mov Speakers offer final thoughts at the closing session of the 2008 Aspen Institute Ideas Festival. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/160clinton.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/160clinton.mov President William Jefferson Clinton talks about global issues and the power of philanthropy with Aspen Institute Vice President Jane Wales. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/156web20.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/156web20.mov As new Web technologies increase connectivity, decentralize power, and facilitate mass collaboration, will the future by shiny technological innovation, new forms of wealth generation, and social enlightenment, or a dark age where liberties are supposed and security issues around cyber war, cyber terrorism, and cyber crime prevail? Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/139regulation.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/139regulation.mov Exposure to subprime borrowers has become the latest crisis to rock the financial industry, with even greater consequences for homeowners at risk. But it is hardly the first and very unlikely to be the last crisis to take its toll. We look back on how the subprime crisis developered and consider how to mitigate future problems. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/162studio360.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/162studio360.mov STUDIO 360: Evening of Song, Performance, and Conversation with Steve Earle, Sarah Jones, Howard Gardner. Hosted by Kurt Andersen. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/136election2008worldeconomy.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/136election2008worldeconomy.mov Economists Austan Goolsbee and Allan Hubbard discuss the contrasting economic plans of the two presidential candidates and the potential impact on the US and world economy. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/151climatepolicy.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/151climatepolicy.mov Large developing countries such as India and China are beginning to change their attitudes and recognize environmental issues. But getting the United States on the right track is critical. Experts describe how this can be done. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/135greatpresidents.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/135greatpresidents.mov Historians and Authors go in-depth on presidents past. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/165empowerwomen.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/165empowerwomen.mov All studies show that when money is put in the hands of women, families are better taken care of. How do we make this happen? Are there business models that work for the poor? And what can we do to bring women into the political, economic, and social mainstream? Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/137foodcrisis.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/137foodcrisis.mov Every country in the world has the potential to grown enough food to feed itself, but 54 nations currently do not produce enough food to feed their populations, nor can they afford to import the necessary commodities to make up the gap. What can we do to help? Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/144terrorism.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/144terrorism.mov The US has its approach to terrorists, but how do others confront the challenge? A leading French investigative magistrate in charge of counterterrorism affairs, a former counterterrorism head at Scotland Yard, and recent member of the British Secret Intelligence Service give us their insights. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/146justwartheory.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/146justwartheory.mov How our distorted ethics of warfare makes it easy to fight wars which we should not, and difficult to fight wars that we should. Yale Law Professor Stephen L. Carter offers examples from history as well as current events. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/147beijinggames.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/147beijinggames.mov A wide-ranging discussion featuring Olympic sprinter Harrison Dillard, economics of sports author and professor Andrew Zimbalist, and ESPN Executive Vice President John Walsh. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/138globalcorp.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/138globalcorp.mov Corporate leaders navigate complex financial, social, and environmental dynamics that determine their success of their firms over the long term. The challenges are especially steep for those who run a company headquartered in one country and operating in dozens of others. As we look forward over the next five to 10 years, what will business success look like? Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/152education.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/152education.mov Studies show that American K-12 students are average at best when compared to their counterparts in many industrialized countries in math, science, and literacy - and America's poor and minority students lag far behind. Developing nations including China and India are rapidly boosting the percent of their young people getting a higher quality high school and college education - vastly increasing the number of highly educated young people around the world. In a world where knowledge and jobs can cross borders and low-cost educated labor is readily available, what does the nation need to do to help all young Americans compete in the global economy? What can we learn from what other nations do to prepare their students? And, how does the US preserve and build on its strengths--great colleges and a creative, get-things-done culture that other nations want to emulate. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/150governanceandglobal.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/150governanceandglobal.mov Globalization poses many challenges for our systems of governance. It creates new economic strains, which spur demand for protection from foreign competition, and for policies to cushion the living standards of affected groups. Can democratic politics - at home and in the international arena - finally come to terms with globalization? Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/154indianeighbors.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/154indianeighbors.mov India sits at the fulcrum of the South Asian subcontinent, surrounded by Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives - each in the throes of political transition and upheaval and shaded by the specter of possible widespread violent conflict and terrorism. This panel explores the neighborhood and its implications with special emphasis on India's relations with Pakistan. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/157cleanenergy.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/157cleanenergy.mov How expensive is it for society - government, the private sector, and the consumer - to "go green"? Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/internationalarts.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/internationalarts.mov Anecdotes and insights on why the arts are a crucial and underutilized tool in promoting peace, civic involvement, and cross-cultural understanding among the world's people and nations. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/112facebook.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/112facebook.mov Anthropologist of the online community Danah Boyd discusses ways young people use social network sites to connect with their friends and present themselves online. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/121limitstoglobal.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/121limitstoglobal.mov International economic integration continues to gather pace - but how much further might it go? Cross-border outsourcing now extends to services as well as to manufacturing, and services account for most of the US economy. What are the limits to globalization? Does the next wave of globalization call for new kinds of response from America's business leaders? Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/131patriotismpolitics.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/131patriotismpolitics.mov Former Congressman Jack Kemp, historian David Kennedy, Harvard professor Michael Sandel and Aspen Institute vice president Elliot Gerson discuss the importantance of patriotism as a value in American political life. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/107whyindia.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/107whyindia.mov Ambassador Robert Blackwill, Tarun Das, Edward Luce and Elliot Gerson discuss the rising prominence and importance of India. Ambassador Blackwill in particular discusses India's strategic importance on the global stage. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/111waronterror.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/111waronterror.mov Representative Jane Harman (D-CA) dscusses the global war on terror with Daniel Benjamin, former White House homeland security czar Fran Townsend and Jeffrey Goldberg. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/104lehrer.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/104lehrer.mov The Brian Lehrer Show: A Live Taping: Teddy, Barack, and John: Advice to the Next President with Joshua Hawley, Jane Harman, John Podesta, Walter Isaacson, and David Kennedy. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/115sandel.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/115sandel.mov Consistently recognized for his extraordinary contributions to undergraduate teaching, Michael Sandel's undergraduate course, "Justice," has enrolled over 12,000 Harvard students over the years. Here is a quick take, up close and personal. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/123womenculture.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/123womenculture.mov Have we come a long way? A lively exploration of current images, icons and implications, from Botox, popular culture, and fashion to the presidential campaign. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/109whoami.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/109whoami.mov The answer to this question is India's greatest contribution to humanity since time immemorial. You are not the waker, dreamer, or deep-sleeper as you believe yourself to be - you are the spreme "self." Swami Parthasarathy, a self realized soul, will lead you to that ultimate experience. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/132powerofwords.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/132powerofwords.mov How much do public words matter? Do they spark change or merely respond to it? A panel of experts will tackle these questions - especially poignant at this moment in history - and a cast of veteran actors will bring to life some of our country's most important, beloved, and potent pieces of political rhetoric. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/133mediaelectionglobal.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/133mediaelectionglobal.mov A panel of journalists from around the world discuss the US presidential campaign and the contacts between foreign media and different political operations. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/118indiaandus.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/118indiaandus.mov The relationship between the US and India appears to grow ever stronger as trade increases, US investment spreads, exchanges in technology and science improve, and common global objectives take hold. Will the current 'warmth' between the two nations last, or will competitive and regional pressures cause a chill. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/117willbiofuels.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/117willbiofuels.mov As the world begins to explore biofuels as an option for energy security, does this transformation hold the potential to return food security to the global agenda, thereby trading one security for another? Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/119sportsamersociety.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/119sportsamersociety.mov Sports enjoy a huge influence on our national life, and they're big business. Enormous profits have irrevocably altered the way games are played, watched, and covered. How have sports defined us as a nation? Has money taken away the magic? Athletes and observers explore. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/127lookatamerica.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/127lookatamerica.mov With speakers Austan Goosbee and Jack Kemp. Moderated by Walter Isaacson. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/130election2008polls.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/130election2008polls.mov Campaign polls - those taken from the specific perspective of a candidate - are invariably kept secret because the information they yield drives campaign strategy, speeches, and advertisments. But the 2008 Ideas Festival Poll this year will take you inside, examining the campaign from the perspective of the Obama and McCain campaigns. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/086changemilitary.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/086changemilitary.mov In a world of new threats, faceless enemies, new technologies, and ever-evolving engagements, how will the military attract and retain the Millennial generation, restructure to fight current and future wars more effectively, and equip to empower and protect the individual fighter? Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/089beyondiraq.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/089beyondiraq.mov Jim Steinberg, Admiral Gary Roughead, Robert Kaplan, Robert Kagan and Kurt Campbell discuss the "most important thing for the next president to think about in terms of foreign policy and national security." Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/087constitution.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/087constitution.mov Berkeley Law Professor John S. Yoo discusses the impact on presidential power of a recent string of Supreme Court decisions which rolled back decisions made while Yoo was a prominent advisor in the Department of Justice. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/079hivaids.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/079hivaids.mov What are the scientific opportunities and impediments toward finding a vaccine and a cure for HIV/AIDS? What will be the outcomes if we are successful - or not - in meeting these goals? Renowned immunologist Anthony Fauci, MD, addresses these questions and more. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/095greenrevolution.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/095greenrevolution.mov Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution – and How It Can Renew America Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/083collaborationcritical.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/083collaborationcritical.mov In light of current environmental challenges, it is clear that governments can help shape incentives for environmental reform, but they can't solve the problems alone. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/080climatesecurity.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/080climatesecurity.mov Center for American Progress President and CEO John Podesta discusses the possible routes to successful change in climate policy, including the national security ramifications. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/090innercity.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/090innercity.mov MacArthur "Genius" Fellow and extraordinary visionary Marjora Carter discusses how intensive urban agriculture and green-collar industries can fill a critical void in our nation's inner cities, where communities and children endure the lack of investment and infrastructure. What can we all advocate for? What can we all do? Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/077lehrer.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/077lehrer.mov Join Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez and then Education Secretary Margaret Spellings and businessman and philanthropist Eli Broad as The Brian Lehrer Show explores the reasons for the global economic reshuffling that seems to be taking place, as well as the necessity for the right education policies to position America for the future. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/084globalchallenges.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/084globalchallenges.mov Conventional decision-making techniques that helped leaders succeed in the past no longer work, laregly because problems can no longer be controlled by one group. A panel of civil-society, government, and business leaders stresses the benefits of collaboration between their three sectors in addressing large-scale, complex issues. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/094shapingthefuture.mov http://dl2.newmediamill.net/media/aspen/ideas08/094shapingthefuture.mov Inventor Dean Kamen discusses the prosthetic arm his company invented for recent war veterans who had lost limbs. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST