The Intelligence from The Economist Down to the wires: Africa’s digital lag
Jul 30, 2024
Explore Africa's struggle with digital infrastructure, highlighting how its mobile leap has created challenges in internet access. Discover the pollution problems affecting the Seine River and its impact on the Olympic triathlon. Dive into the cultural evolution of horror films through 'The Blair Witch Project', examining its unique marketing and lasting influence on the genre, even as it reshapes the concept of found footage in cinema.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Africa's Digital Divide
01:42 • 6min
A Spectacular Olympic Opening in the Heart of Paris
07:20 • 2min
Pollution Postpones Triathlon: The Seine's Struggle
09:25 • 4min
Reimagining River Transport in Paris
13:11 • 2min
The Legacy of 'The Blair Witch Project'
15:39 • 5min
The Lasting Impact of a Horror Classic
20:32 • 3min