Why We Collaborate : TED Radio Hour In this hour, TED speakers unravel ideas behind the mystery of mass collaborations that build a better world.

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Why We Collaborate

In this hour, TED speakers unravel ideas behind the mystery of mass collaborations that build a better world.

What motivates dozens, thousands, even millions of people to come together on the Internet and commit their time to a project for free? In this hour, TED speakers unravel ideas behind the mystery of mass collaborations that build a better world.

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Jimmy Wales: Why Does Wikipedia Work?

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Jennifer Pahlka: Can You Code A Better Government?

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Life's biggest questions, explored.