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06

Jan


 Bonobos buy friends with bananas 



Sharing with strangers is not unique to humans, according to a new study by Duke University anthropologists, whether it’s motivated by altruism or affability.

Sharing with strangers is not unique to humans, according to a new study by Duke University anthropologists, whether it’s motivated by altruism or affability.

25

May

The Gen Y guide to collaborative consumptionFueled by the instant connection and communication of the Internet, collaborative consumption, (or the sharing economy) is changing the way we work, play and interact with each other.

The Gen Y guide to collaborative consumption
Fueled by the instant connection and communication of the Internet, collaborative consumption, (or the sharing economy) is changing the way we work, play and interact with each other.

02

Jun

How to rent your car for fun and profitPersonal car sharing — my vehicle, yours for $8 an hour — is taking off in California and London. Most cars sit idle more than 90 percent of the time, so why not put them to work?

How to rent your car for fun and profit
Personal car sharing — my vehicle, yours for $8 an hour — is taking off in California and London. Most cars sit idle more than 90 percent of the time, so why not put them to work?