Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

How a small change will reduce distortion in measuring innovation

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A major economic development organization's definition of innovation just changed.

Oct 30, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Climate Change

This tool is pushing people to take action on climate change

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New research suggests the best way to understand climate risks is interactive learning.

Oct 11, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Economy

Thomas Friedman isn’t having Donald Trump’s anti-globalism

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In a new podcast, the veteran journalist talks fake news and worldwide interdependency.

Oct 2, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

Will regulating big tech stifle innovation?

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Short answer: Maybe. But there could be better ways of keeping market power in check.

Sep 27, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Public Policy

Undocumented immigrant population roughly double current estimate

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New research shows the population could have been mismeasured for decades.

Sep 21, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter

Defiance and determination led to Olympic bronze for Ibtihaj Muhammad

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She harnessed adversity and doubt to propel herself forward.

Sep 18, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Startups

Talking city startups with Clara Brenner

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A venture capitalist solving city problems discusses regulation as competitive advantage, the limits of the private sector, and the value of curbs.

Sep 17, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter

For Kofi Annan, shared prosperity meant shared responsibility

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In 2002 MIT Sloan speech, the former UN head talked trust, responsibility, and big business.

Aug 20, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Social Media

How do online bots shift opinions?

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Work underway by an MIT professor puzzles how bots change minds — or swing an election.

Aug 1, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Startups

These 12 startups are reimagining the Asian workplace and workforce

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Companies will compete Aug. 24 in Bangkok for a shot at the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge finals.

Jul 25, 2018
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