Write For Us

Can science help poor kids earn more? | The Economist

Sponsored Post Vitamin D2 Canada Persia
78 Views

  • Thanks! Share it with your friends!

    You disliked this video. Thanks for the feedback!

ava
Published
The wide gap in development between rich and poor children could be closed with the help of neuroscience. Might a controversial focus on genetics also help? Film supported by @Mishcon de Reya LLP

00:00- The achievement gap between rich and poor kids
00:55 - Words matter in childhood development
03:16 - Conversation can combat childhood inequality
05:09 - Can genetics help close the achievement gap?
07:30 - Genetics can be controversial

Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter to keep up to date with our latest stories: https://econ.st/3IujRlc

Watch our video on social mobility: https://econ.st/3y1AWOY

Listen to our podcast on the genomics revolution: https://econ.st/3osmDQ7

The pandemic is widening educational inequality: https://econ.st/3Exvgyp

Does early education matter? https://econ.st/3EyT3y0

Working-class parents are becoming more like middle-class ones: https://econ.st/3dpw6RT

Do genes impact exam results? https://econ.st/3Eq05Fc

Listen to and read about the about the art and science of parenting: https://econ.st/3osxb1L

Why are long summer holidays bad for poor kids? https://econ.st/31GjALq

America’s elite: an hereditary meritocracy: https://econ.st/3otUt7k

How will genetic engineering reshape humanity? https://econ.st/3EvGK5C
How babbling to babies can boost their brains: https://econ.st/3Dv4ipY

Modern genetics will improve health and usher in “designer” children: https://econ.st/3DvR9g6
Category
Business
Tags
The Economist, Economist, Economist Films
Sign in or sign up to post comments.
Be the first to comment