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Navigating our global future

1,282,295 views | Ian Goldin • TEDGlobal 2009

As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility of improved life for everyone.

As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility of improved life for everyone.

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Ian Goldin

Economist, development visionary

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Ian Goldin brings fresh thinking to bear on the big, looming issues of the future.

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