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The Mayan population in Guatemala is one of the largest indigenous population in the Americas. Yet many of the Mayan families don’t even have basic…
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The Next IdeaWhat is the mental fuel for innovation? What internal power plant do we tap into?Creativity. It drives innovation, collaboration, and in many…
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The Next IdeaSix presidential campaigns later I’ve still got Bill Clinton’s iconic 1992 slogan running through my head: It’s the economy, stupid.But it’s…
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The Next IdeaIf everyone knows of 20th century Detroit as the Motor City, what's Detroit's identity today and what should it be for the future? Every…
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The Next Idea Modern, high-tech innovation has benefited the world enormously. It has improved health and safety, and helped us communicate and travel…
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The Next Idea“I would love to see a renaissance in innovation here in the state of Michigan” Those are the words of Jeff DeGraff, a professor at the…
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The Next Idea Homelessness is a complex problem with no one easy solution. In Michigan, the needs are enormous. People experiencing homelessness see our…
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The Next IdeaThere are lingering fears that nothing will be the same in Flint. But maybe things shouldn’t be the same. What if there is a better way for…
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The Next IdeaIn the 122 years that Michigan has been making cars, the automobile industry has taught us that it’s not about having the parts but how you…
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The Next IdeaReducing dependence on fossil fuels through alternative energy may seem like an expensive goal, especially in an era when even traditional…