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What makes experimenting the key to happiness?​ | Jaakko Kuosmanen | TEDxHelsinkiUniversity

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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In his talk, Jaakko explains how societal experimentation can help us solve some of the biggest problems of modern society. Using examples such as the basic income, he shows us how bold solutions can lead to happiness... But only if we are not afraid to fail! Jaakko Kuosmanen works as Chief of Innovation at Demos Helsinki think tank, and he is also an Adjunct professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki. Before joining Demos Helsinki, Jaakko worked at the Council of Europe and at the University of Oxford. In Oxford Jaakko worked at the Faculty of Law as a James Martin Research Fellow, as a programme coordinator at the Oxford Martin School, and as a lecturer in public policy at the Blavatnik School of Government. Jaakko’s work focuses on approaches and tools that support public sector innovation, including experimental policy design, innovation labs, and foresight. Jaakko has assisted governments in several continents to set up innovation units, and he is also a member of the Finnish Prime Minister’s Office steering group for the National Foresight Network. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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