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History's great recommenders: from ancient times to tomorrow

16 mins | Dec 26, 2022
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For as long as humans have existed, we have sought actionable advice. So, where did we get our recommendations from before influencers, Netflix and Tiktok? Michael Schrage looks back on our remarkable technological past to break down five innovations which have shaped our influencer present.

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