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The era of open source has led to countless innovations. When does it work and when is it chaos? In this episode, TED speakers explore how open source is changing how we build, collaborate and govern.

Clay Shirky: Can Open Source Be Traced To The 17th-Century?

Clay Shirky says the concept of open source goes back much further than the birth of the Internet. James Duncan Davidson/Courtesy of TED hide caption

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Clay Shirky: Can Open Source Be Traced To The 17th-Century?

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Can Open Source Be Traced To The 17th-Century?

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Pia Mancini: Could We Open Source Democracy?

Pia Mancini thinks democracy needs to be upgraded — and open source technologies can help. James Duncan Davidson/Courtesy of TED hide caption

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Pia Mancini: Could We Open Source Democracy?

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Could We Open Source Democracy?

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Alastair Parvin: How Can You Open Source Building Your House?

What if regular citizens could design and build their own houses? Designer Alastair Parvin says it's possible. James Duncan Davidson/Courtesy of TED hide caption

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Alastair Parvin: How Can You Open Source Building Your House?

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How Can You Open Source Building Your House?

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