The Electricity Metaphor

Offered By: TED via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

Explore a thought-provoking TED talk where Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos draws a compelling parallel between the dot-com boom and bust and the early days of the electric industry. Gain insights into the evolution of technology and business as Bezos challenges the common comparison to the Gold Rush. Discover how this 19-minute presentation, part of TEDTalks' daily video podcast series, showcases innovative ideas from world-leading thinkers and doers. Delve into topics spanning technology, entertainment, design, science, business, politics, and the arts, as presented by influential speakers in their field.

Syllabus

Jeff Bezos: The electricity metaphor

Taught by

TED

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