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CM 049: Arun Sundararajan on the Sharing Economy

August 15, 2016 Curious Minds podcast 00:32:02 Comments Off on CM 049: Arun Sundararajan on the Sharing Economy

We all share, but today, millions get paid for it. Is this new trend just a fad or is it radical rethink for how we work? When we catch a ride with an Uber driver or contract with someone on Upwork, we marvel at the convenience. What we often overlook is the amount of trust…

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CM 042: Matthew Crawford on Individuality in an Age of Distraction

June 27, 2016 Curious Minds podcast 00:34:45 Comments Off on CM 042: Matthew Crawford on Individuality in an Age of Distraction

What if our distractions are robbing us of our individuality? Philosopher-machinist Michael B. Crawford noticed just how much attention we give up — often against our will — to all the distractions strategically placed in front of us, from commercials on ATM screens to blaring airport televisions. He has written a guidebook to identifying the…

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