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As head of TED,\xa0Chris Anderson\xa0has had a ringside view of the world\u2019s most influential thinkers in action. TED\u2019s annual conference in Vancouver sees thousands of delegates flock from across the world to hear presentations from pre-eminent scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, political leaders and CEOs on the biggest issues of the day. Speakers have included Elon Musk on artificial intelligence, Bill Gates on how to prevent future pandemics and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on how to create a better future for women and girls.\xa0Anderson has a new book, Infectious Generosity, which draws from some of those learnings, in order to spread a bit more of an idea in short supply in recent years \u2013 optimism. In it, he offers real world case studies showing how a more generous outlook can make small changes that lead to bigger ones. This conversation is a recording of our Intelligence Squared event at London\u2019s Union Chapel. Joining Anderson onstage to discuss the book and his work was Jon Ronson, the writer and podcaster behind books that have set the agenda in exploring the post-internet age including The Psychopath Test, The Men Who Stare at Goats, and So You've Been Publicly Shamed. Most recently, you might know him from the hit podcast Things Fell Apart, which explores the stories and history of the culture wars.\nThis is the first of a two-part discussion. Intelligence Squared Members can listen to both instalments immediately.\nIf you'd like to become a Member and get access to all of our longer form interviews and Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. \nFor \xa34.99 per month you'll also receive:\n- Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts\n- Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series\n- 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events\n- Our member-only newsletter The Monthly Read, sent straight to your inbox\n...\nOr Subscribe on Apple for \xa34.99:\n- Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts\n- Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series\n...\nAlready a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much more\n...\nSubscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more.\nhttps://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices