our impact
Over the past decade, our team at Emergent Order Foundation has produced dozens of films and series with critical acclaim and distribution across major platforms. Our powerful, principled storytelling has touched hearts, changed minds, repealed laws, and transformed classrooms for more than 100 million viewers and growing.
What People Are Saying
“This was the best, most informative, mind blowing interview I've ever watched! I wish I was 40 years younger, but l've become energized and will actively seek every bit of information I can get from this man. Truly inspirational!”
“Saw this in at least 2 economics classes in 2011-2012, now I'm playing this for my students in 2022. This song is timeless.”
“Top notch production and information, should have way more subscribers!”
“Fabulous ideas! Looking forward to discussing these with my husband and friends!”
“I’ve been watching your YouTube channel and it’s really incredible, especially for someone like myself who was raised without a father.”
“I am not a parent, but I am an educator that works with teenagers. I love what you are out to do in the world with this channel. I am sick to death of people I encounter--of any age--whose lives are run by that “external locus of control."
What People Are Saying
I was 11 when my dad showed this to me and explained Economics to me. Real work of genius. Now I'm a business student and watched these videos nearly every day during my Econ classes. We need a round 3 already!
Watched this rap battle during my econ bachelors, now doing PhD. Still listen to this just for a quick revision.
I'm working with my kids to go back out into the world now that the risks from the pandemic are decreasing. This video REALLY helped me b/c it validates what I'm doing.
Saw this in at least 2 economics classes in 2011-2012, now I'm playing this for my students in 2022. This song is timeless.
I just watched this video and now I have a masters degree in economics
Top notch production and information, should have way more subscribers!
I started studying economics because of these videos. A fantastic way to get people interested in a very important but not terribly romantic subject.
This was the best, most informative, mind blowing interview I've ever watched! I wish I was 40 years younger, but l've become energized and will actively seek every bit of information I can get from this man. Truly inspirational!
I’ve been watching your YouTube channel and it’s really incredible, especially for someone like myself who was raised without a father.
I watched this video ten years ago and still watching it today in 2020. The difference now, I have a masters degree in politics and economics and this video still remains relevant and informative.
Fabulous ideas! Looking forward to discussing these with my husband and friends!
I am not a parent, but I am an educator that works with teenagers.
I love what you are out to do in the world with this channel. I am sick to death of people I encounter--of any age--whose lives are run by that “external locus of control."
“Media can have a tremendous impact on how our culture reflects an understanding of the benefits of a free and open society, and Emergent Order is a true leader in that effort.”
— Brian Hooks, Chairman & CEO, Stand Together
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EDUCATING AND
INSPIRING STUDENTS
“I have shown this video in both my AP and regular classes as a way to expose my students to contrasting views on what the proper role of government ought to be in a free market economy.
Nearly 3,000 students have watched the videos. John’s videos are both educational and entertaining, and they will be a staple in economics curriculum for years to come.”
– Jibin, Economics High School Teacher
CHANGING CAREER
PATHS AND LIVES
“The Keynes vs Hayek battles so further propelled me into my love of learning that I constantly think about how I would not be the same person I am today had it not been for John Papola's ingenuity in co-founding and promoting this... EO and EconStories have literally changed my aim in life.”
– Calvin Tran, Filmmaker
INFLUENCING THE
NEXT GENERATION
A 4th grader wrote a report for class on Keynes vs. Hayek after watching our videos:
“I respect you if you are on Keynes side,
but I think Hayek is more reasonable”
– 4th Grade Student
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