Alexander believes, somewhat counter-intuitively, that the cloud is more defensible than existing networks against most cyber threats.

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Perhaps counter-intuitively, API driven platforms gives publishers more control over how to monetize their content now, and particularly in the future.

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For now, Bremmer argues, somewhat counter-intuitively, that the collapse of the BP deal is in fact one reason why ExxonMobil should succeed.

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So, counter-intuitively, as countries get poorer, the numbers in "poverty" can diminish.

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That suggests that, counter-intuitively, more pythons might survive further north, where temperatures are cooler but there are more artificial habitats containing warm places to hide.

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Perhaps counter-intuitively, the best military negotiators adopt a creative, problem-solving approach.

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Counter-intuitively, the middle class need the rich.

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Just as Google calms the chaos of the web with a clean white page, other companies are working on the filtering technologies that could counter-intuitively, perhaps make the era of participatory media more serene than the era of mass media.

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