August 2009
5 posts
Securitizing Happiness: Hacking Human Suffering... →
Below are the slides from Dave McClure’s talk at TEDxShanghai in June: Dave admits that he’s “not really a financial engineering expert” however he is “optimistic…
Aug 27th
Alain de Botton’s kinder, gentler philosophy of... →
I’ve been a fan of Alain de Botton for some time now so I was very excited to learn that he spoke at TEDGlobal in Oxford back in July. Do take a moment to watch his talk…
Aug 26th
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Aug 26th
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The Bottom Line – Ecological Disposable Nappies →
Let’s talk about nappies. Half a ton of nappies, actually. A year’s worth of disposable nappies for just one baby. Because babies poo. A lot. Big-brand manufacturers seem to ignore the…
Aug 25th
EthicalSuperstore.com: Creating Global Change... →
Earlier in the year I met up with a local lovely company. Hailing from the Team Valley Trading Estate in nearby Gateshead, EthicalSuperstore.com sells thousands of different groceries,…
Aug 24th