Dresden Dolls frontwoman Amanda Palmer on trusting strangers, the parallels between couchsurfing and crowdsurfing, the future of sharing art, asking for help and the power of the crowd. Read more »
What will your most valuable asset be in the near future? Not a physical object or your bank account, as collaborative consumption champion Rachel Botsman would have it. It’s your reputation, online and off. Read more »
Futurist Alex Steffen argues that collaborative consumption, neighborhood-based green initiatives and city planning policies that reduce car usage will lead the way to a more sustainable future. Read more »
When Indyhall co-founder Alex Hillman moved to Philadelphia, he had a tough time finding other people who shared his techie passions. But through coworking and meetups, Hillman was able to find his tribe in his own backyard. Read more »
The charges levied against video games are as familiar as they are inaccurate: they're a pointless time suck. They discourage social engagement. They encourage violence, an evergreen claim that studies have debunked. Read more »
Dominic Muren, TED Fellow and open-source manufacturing entrepreneur, explains why electronics recycling is energy stupid. And also why open hardware and modular design is energy smart. Read more »
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