Most people would say they disapprove of breaking rules. But one highly respected university in America is offering a big prize for exactly that. The Media Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge will award $250,000 to an individual or a group for breaking rules. One condition, however: the disobedience must help society. The MIT Media Lab is seeking nominations for candidates from all over the world. The best candidates are doing or have done difficult and important work that is not always recognized. The award is open to people in all fields, including science, politics, law, journalism, medicine and human rights. The Media Lab is looking for rule breakers who have taken a personal risk to help society.
Title: Sometimes It Pays to Disobey
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$250,000 to an individual or a group for breaking rules.</span> <span data-start-time='34750' data-end-time='43042'>One condition, however: the disobedience must help society.</span> <span data-start-time='43042' data-end-time='53313'>The MIT Media Lab is seeking nominations for candidates from all over the world.</span> <span data-start-time='53313' data-end-time='64375'>The best candidates are doing or have done difficult and important work that is not always recognized.</span> <span data-start-time='64375' data-end-time='78417'>The award is open to people in all fields, including science, politics, law, journalism, medicine and human rights.</span> <span data-start-time='78417' data-end-time='88208'>The Media Lab is looking for rule breakers who have taken a personal risk to help society.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' 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