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The concept is straightforward: Companies pledge environmental patents to the commons, and anyone can use them — free.

As we reboot the world's economy, Geoff Mulgan poses a question: Instead of sending bailout money to doomed old industries, why not use stimulus funds to bootstrap some new, socially responsible companies - and make the world a little bit better?

by Hafsteinn Juliusson

The iQ Font is designed entirely based on the movements of a car. Two typographers and a pro race pilot collaborated to design a font with a car. The car movements were tracked using a custom software, designed by interactive artist Zachary Lieberman. You can see the making of the font at - http://www.pleaseletmedesign.com/projects/iq-font/

Fast Company blogger Jamais Cascio writes on the future of product distribution in his Open the Future blog.

Imagine an online store for small consumer products where you can download a 3-D design (say for a mobile phone) to a CAD program, load up your 3-D printer with materials (silicone, plastics, etc.) instead of toner, then 'print' your product at home, or at the local deli-come-distribution centre! It's the iTunes Store on steroids, and it's not as far away as you think...

Read the full article here.