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The ebb and flow between nations: A recap of session 3 at TEDGlobal 2014

The ebb and flow between nations: A recap of session 3 at TEDGlobal 2014

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Session 3 of TEDGlobal 2014 took a look at things thatmove across borders, from identity to violence, from money to music. Below, a recap of these moving talks. Filmmaker José Padilha, director of Elite Squad and the remake of RoboCop, talks about a new project about Friendship Bridge, which connects Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. A hotspot for violence, this slim arch []

Crossing Borders: A sneak peek of session 3 at TEDGlobal 2014

Crossing Borders: A sneak peek of session 3 at TEDGlobal 2014

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It’s tempting to want to study one phenomenon in isolation. But crime, power, money—even identity—exist in the overlap. In this session, we look at how things flow, in ripples both expected and surprising. The speakers in this session: José Padilha delves into interlocking layers of street crime and institutional power with his unflinching action and []