Why trust is so important and how we can get more of it? | Dan Ariely | TEDxJaffa

Trust is a crucial, yet often under-valued and under-appreciated force. In this talk Dan describes the

Why trust is so important and how we can get more of it? | Dan Ariely | TEDxJaffa

Trust is a crucial, yet often under-valued and under-appreciated force. In this talk Dan describes the importance of trust, some of the building blocks of trust, and how we can design mechanisms and society in a way that will give us more trust.  

Dan Ariely is an Israeli-American professor and author. He serves as a James B. Duke Professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University. 

One comment: This should have way more likes. The secret to happiness and longevity is friendship. The main virtue of friendship is trustworthiness.

In 1969, 14-year-old Beatle fanatic Jerry Levitan snuck into John Lennon's Toronto hotel room and secured an interview. Thirty-eight years later, Levitan collaborated with director Josh Raskin and

In 1969, 14-year-old Beatle fanatic Jerry Levitan snuck into John Lennon's Toronto hotel room and secured an interview. Thirty-eight years later, Levitan collaborated with director Josh Raskin and illustrators James Braithwaite and Alex Kurina to create "I Met the Walrus," an animated short film using that original recording.

This spellbinding film, a vessel for Lennon's wit and timeless message, garnered critical acclaim. It was nominated for a 2008 Academy Award for Animated Short and won a 2009 Emmy for 'New Approaches,' becoming the first film to win an Emmy on behalf of the internet.

This Common Cause webinar recording examines the natural gas industry's significant political spending. The industry has spent $750 million to persuade Congress to overlook the dangers associated

This Common Cause webinar recording examines the natural gas industry's significant political spending. The industry has spent $750 million to persuade Congress to overlook the dangers associated with fracking.

The webinar features insights from participants James Browning, Josh Fox, David Levdansky, and Helen Slottje.

James Lovelock, renowned for his Gaia theory, views Earth as a complex, interacting system akin to a single organism. His latest book warns of the planet's current distress.

In a recent

James Lovelock, renowned for his Gaia theory, views Earth as a complex, interacting system akin to a single organism. His latest book warns of the planet's current distress.

In a recent interview, Lovelock delivered a final warning for Earth's future, yet also shared his excitement about an upcoming space trip.

David W. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and Special Assistant to the President at Oberlin College. He also holds a James Marsh Professorship at

David W. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and Special Assistant to the President at Oberlin College. He also holds a James Marsh Professorship at the University of Vermont.

Orr is the author of *The Nature of Design* (Oxford, 2002) and *Design on the Edge* (MIT, 2006).

His recent work includes a two-year, $2 million project to define a 100-day climate action plan for the Obama administration. Learn more at www.climateactionproject.com.

The Business in the Community Ireland Summit on Corporate Responsibility: Transforming to a Sustainable Business convened its second panel on November 18, 2010.

The panel featured James

The Business in the Community Ireland Summit on Corporate Responsibility: Transforming to a Sustainable Business convened its second panel on November 18, 2010.

The panel featured James Quincey (The Coca Cola Company), Sir Stuart Rose (Chairman, Marks & Spencer), Prof. Roger Steare (Cass Business School), Richard Jackson (Olympic Delivery Authority), and Gerard O'Neill (Amarach).

Jeffrey Hollender, founder of Seventh Generation and co-chair of Greenpeace, will lead a panel discussion. The session will explore the challenges businesses face in achieving sustainability,

Jeffrey Hollender, founder of Seventh Generation and co-chair of Greenpeace, will lead a panel discussion. The session will explore the challenges businesses face in achieving sustainability, balancing financial growth with environmental responsibility.

Panelists include Jeff Seabright of Coca-Cola, Michael Jacobson of Intel, and James Gowen of Verizon.