What a scrapyard in Ghana can teach us about innovation

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August 17, 2018 Today’s TED Talk What a scrapyard in Ghana can teach us about innovation 14:17 minutes · TEDGlobal 2017 In Agbogbloshie, a community in Accra, Ghana, people descend on a scrapyard to mine electronic waste for recyclable materials. Without formal training, these urban miners often teach themselves the workings of electronics by taking them apart and putting them together again. Designer DK Osseo-Asare wondered: What would happen if we connected these self-taught techies with students and young professionals in STEAM fields? The result: a growing maker community where people engage in peer-to-peer, hands-on education, motivated by what they want to create. Learn more about how this African makerspace is pioneering a grassroots circular economy. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Things to do to make STEAM learning (more!) fun Science, technology, engineering, art and math talks that will make school classes feel a little fresher. Watch » 9 talks · Total run time 1:35:24 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Why freedom of the press is more important now than ever An independent press is one of the essential pillars of a democracy, and we need to support journalists and whistleblowers alike to protect it, says lawyer and free press advocate Trevor Timm. Read more »   Download the TED app

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