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Introducing Peers Inc.: Robin Chase at TEDGlobal2012
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Introducing Peers Inc.: Robin Chase at TEDGlobal2012

“12 years ago I cofounded Zipcar,” says Robin Chase. “Zipcar buys cars and parks them through dense metropolitan areas for...

Jun 28, 2012
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System D, the informal economy: Robert Neuwirth at TEDGlobal 2012
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System D, the informal economy: Robert Neuwirth at TEDGlobal 2012

“In System D, this is a store,” says Robert Neuwirth as he shows a photo of a woman sitting on a plank beside a canal in Makoko ...

Jun 27, 2012
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“What Isn’t for Sale?” New essay from Michael Sandel

[ted id=878] Michael Sandel (who re-introduced TEDsters to the art of civilized debate in the talk above) makes a provocative argument in th...

Mar 29, 2012
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The numbers behind the Copyright Math

[ted id=1390] Were you intrigued by “The $8 Billion iPod,” Rob Reid’s short TEDTalk about the new science of Copyright Mat...

Mar 20, 2012
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Lessons from TED2012, part 2: 3 questions for CIOs, one idea per speaker, and more
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Lessons from TED2012, part 2: 3 questions for CIOs, one idea per speaker, and more

Vijay Kumar and his autonomous flying robot. Photo: James Duncan Davidson People watch TED to find insights across many different discipline...

Mar 10, 2012
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Can we reframe business around ideals? Jim Stengel makes the case at TED2012
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Can we reframe business around ideals? Jim Stengel makes the case at TED2012

Photo: James Duncan Davidson Jim Stengel enters the TED courtroom to make the case that it’s time to change the state of business. But...

Mar 1, 2012
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How to make choosing easier: Sheena Iyengar on TED.com

We all want customized experiences and products — but when faced with 700 options, consumers freeze up. With fascinating new research,...

Jan 19, 2012
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Enter Ads Worth Spreading and TED could visit your agency
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Enter Ads Worth Spreading and TED could visit your agency

We’re only two weeks away from the December 31 deadline for Ads Worth Spreading — TED’s initiative to recognize and reward...

Dec 15, 2011
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Cooking as alchemy: Homaro Cantu + Ben Roche on TED.com

Homaro Cantu and Ben Roche come from Moto, a Chicago restaurant that plays with new ways to cook and eat food. But beyond the fun and flavor...

Dec 15, 2011
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