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Mar 2018
33m 40s

The Daily Show’s Secret to Creativity

TED
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Group brainstorming is usually where creativity goes to die. But at The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, they have it down to a science. Adam takes us behind the scenes in the writers’ room to show how creative collaboration really works, and reveals what inspires people to share their best – and worst – ideas. This episode is brought to you by Warby Parker, Accenture, Bonobos and JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Find the transcript at:  go.ted.com/worklifedailyshow

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