http://www.ted.com Feeling like the world is becoming less friendly? Social theorist Jonathan Zittrain begs to difffer. The Internet, he suggests, is made up of millions of disinterested acts of kindness, curiosity and trust.
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Hi, I'm interested in an interview about ESL teachers for my blog. What would be the best way to contact you?
I'm at twitter.com/foreigersfinan if that's easiest for you.
Thanks!
Austin Morgan
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