Course Preview: Intellectual Property and Economics

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In this channel update and course preview, host John Green announces the conclusion of the World History series and introduces two upcoming courses: Intellectual Property and Economics. The video serves as a transition point for the channel, explaining the shift in hosts and topics for the coming season. The video outlines the scope of the new series. First, it introduces a mini-series on Intellectual Property and Copyright Law hosted by Stan Muller, emphasizing its relevance to creators and internet users. Second, it previews Crash Course Economics, hosted by Adriene Hill and Jacob Clifford, with Green humorously highlighting the complexity of discussing capitalism's pros and cons. Finally, Green discusses his temporary departure to focus on writing a book. While primarily an announcement, this video acts as an excellent 'hook' or syllabus introduction for teachers starting units on Economics, Civics, or Media Literacy. It helps set expectations for students, introduces the new instructors, and briefly touches on the 'why' behind studying intellectual property and economic systems, sparking initial curiosity.