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Will tech platforms harm or help us in emergencies? When unicorns meet circuit breakers
26 Jan 2016

Will tech platforms harm or help us in emergencies? When unicorns meet circuit breakers

by Christian Hampel | posted in: Social innovation | 1

When disaster hits, unicorns – the world’s leading tech platforms – can decide about life and death. Social circuit breakers could ensure that they take us out of the line of fire. People love unicorns. Until they hate them. Under … Continued

pricing, social networks, technology
How can we keep innovations social? The case of anaesthetics and lethal injections
7 Apr 2015

How can we keep innovations social? The case of anaesthetics and lethal injections

by Christian Hampel | posted in: Social innovation | 0

Social innovations come in all kinds of shapes and sizes but they are rarely black and white. Despite the positive intention behind them, they sometimes end up being used counter to their purpose. The good news is that under two … Continued

death penalty, drugs, pharmaceuticals
This time is different? Think again.
3 Nov 2014

This time is different? Think again.

by Christian Hampel | posted in: Social innovation | 0

Why history is still the greatest teacher when it comes to tackling social transformations. Apparently this time is different. Changes in technology or society are marshalled to explain why our generation faces uniquely testing times. Be it the digital economy, … Continued

history, life insurance, social innovation, travel

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