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We've Stopped Trusting Institutions and Started Trusting Strangers

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Overview

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Explore the shifting landscape of trust in society through this thought-provoking 17-minute TED talk. Delve into how trust has evolved from traditional institutions to peer-to-peer platforms and emerging technologies like blockchain. Examine the potential for a more transparent, inclusive, and accountable society as trust mechanisms change. Gain insights into the Trust Stack concept and understand the historical context of trust. Analyze the decline of trust in traditional institutions and the rise of trust in strangers through platforms like Airbnb and Uber. Consider the implications of this new era of trust and its impact on our daily lives and societal structures.

Syllabus

Intro
Who do you trust
Trust
What is trust
The Trust Stack
The History of Trust
The Decline of Trust
The Blockchain
Uber

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TED

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