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Capitalism

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Capitalism.

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Explore these talks that flip old conventions, reimagining them for a brighter, better tomorrow.

Talks about Capitalism

How we can actually pay people enough -- with Paypal CEO Dan Schulman

Rebecca Henderson

To save the climate, we have to reimagine capitalism

Dame Vivian Hunt

How businesses can serve everyone, not just shareholders

Dignity isn't a privilege. It's a worker's right

Michelle Greene

A new stock exchange focused on the long-term

How to disrupt philanthropy in response to crisis

What COVID-19 means for the future of commerce, capitalism and cash

Lisa Janae Bacon

The life, legacy & assassination of an African revolutionary

What's the future of capitalism?

Where in the world is it easiest to get rich?

Capitalism isn't an ideology -- it's an operating system

How we'll earn money in a future without jobs

The real reason manufacturing jobs are disappearing

When workers own companies, the economy is more resilient

Doesn't everyone deserve a chance at a good life?

Poverty isn't a lack of character; it's a lack of cash

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Exclusive articles about Capitalism

Why an insecure internet is actually in tech companies’ best interests

Google, Facebook, Amazon and others make their profits in two main ways: by collecting as much data as possible from us and by controlling what we pay for, says online security expert Bruce Schneier. And what does this all depend on? A vulnerable internet.

Posted Oct 2018

Humanity is more important than money — it’s time for capitalism to get an upgrade

What capitalism prioritizes, the world does more of. So how can we change capitalism so that it focuses on what humans really want and need? Entrepreneur Andrew Yang has a surprising proposal.

Posted Jul 2018

Change is good? Exchange is better

As the sharing economy gains market share, it needs more support and structure to grow in the right directions. A new book sketches out the future of work.

Posted Jun 2016

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