One of the most interesting TEDtalks I’ve ever heard are from professor Barry Schwartz. He talked about the power of people using their wisdom for doing good.
You can see his talk at http://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_on_our_loss_of_wisdom.html
Barry Schwartz makes a passionate call for “practical wisdom” as an antidote to a society gone mad with bureaucracy. He argues powerfully that rules often fail us, incentives often backfire, and practical, everyday wisdom will help rebuild our world.
I interviewed him using some of the questions you sent.
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