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Human beings have drained Earth’s resources, polluted the planet, and we’re wiping out species of all sorts. In the face of these problems, Andrew McAfee (MIT Sloan) asked the audience…
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Green Energy’s New Dawn
U.K. startup Bulb is reinventing the energy market by making power from renewable sources cheaper and more accessible. DLD spoke with CEO Hayden Wood.
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Jeremy Rifkin: “The Fossil Fuel Civilization Is Collapsing”
In “The Green New Deal”, author Jeremy Rifkin argues that renewable energy can prevent the worst of climate change.
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The Impact of Automation: “We Can Help People Adjust”
In conversation with DLD, Oxford economist Carl Benedikt Frey speaks about his new book “The Technology Trap” and describes the social impact of automation.
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Yes, EU Can!
Making Europe more competitive in the digital world: regulation, privacy protection, entrepreneurship and more – take a look at the main topics discussed at DLD Europe 2019 in Brussels.
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#DLD19 Recap: Everything Must Change
“Adapt or die” has been nature’s governing principle since the beginning of time. Humans are experts at adjusting to change – and entrepreneurs cherish the opportunities that technological progress brings.…
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#DLD19 Recap: A Matter of Trust
Trust is a simple concept that has enormous power. Without trust there would be no community, no commerce, no democracy. Trust requires faith – in another person, in government, in…
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Now Is the Time To Fix the Future
Andrew Keen is a writer, speaker and entrepreneur. In his latest book, How To Fix The Future, he analyzes the intricate interplay between technology, society and democracy. For this essay,…
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Kai-Fu Lee on AI: “This Is Not A Race of Man Against Machine”
Artificial intelligence is a key technology, often seen as decisive for the future of whole nations: If you know how to build the smartest algorithms you can hope to conquer…
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“We Are Entering A Whole New Dimension of Connectivity”
Smart cities, lightning-fast mobile downloads, Industry 4.0 – all of this depends on a modern infrastructure. 2019 promises to be the year of 5G, a much needed upgrade for today’s mobile standards…
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“We Need To Connect With A Global Audience In Compelling And Creative Ways”
For museum directors, the digital revolution is a mixed blessing. Suddenly, they can reach audiences around the world, using videos, Virtual Reality and other interactive technologies to present their collections.…
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Responsible technology: “A New Era of Leaders Will Take Us There”
Winners in the digital economy benefit from network effects and their own popularity, as user growth tends to attract additional users, fueling further growth. In his bestseller The Four, author and…
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Leadership for Nature
In conversation with Eckart von Hirschhausen, two renowned German business leaders share insights on biodiversity and responsible entrepreneurship. Tina Müller, CEO of natural cosmetics brand Weleda, emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices in her company’s production and highlights Weleda’s commitment to working...
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What Does the Circular Economy Need to Learn from the Linear Economy?
The circular economy has the potential to redefine how businesses operate – but it faces significant challenges in scaling globally. Mark Buckley (Ellen MacArthur Foundation) and strategic advisor Katja Kleebach explore how businesses can learn from the system they’re trying to replace...
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