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Leaders & Revolutionaries
Giving hope and direction to the world or turning it upside down
George W. Bush , Hu Jintao , Lula da Silva , Ali Sistani , more...
Artists & Entertainers
Setting new standards and making the world a richer place
Nicole Kidman , Peter Jackson , Mark Burnett , John Galliano , more...
Builders & Titans
The men and women who are leading businesses the world over
Warren Buffett , Michael Dell , Lee Scott , Rupert Murdoch , more...
Scientists & Thinkers
From laboratories and universities they've shaped how we see the world
Bernard Lewis , Steven Pinker , Jill Tarter , Sandra Day O'Connor , more...
Heroes & Icons
With some it's their bravery that inspires; for others, their physical skills
Shirin Ebadi , Bono , Yao Ming , Mel Gibson , more...
The People Who Shape Our World
Heroes have some quality, be it physical or moral, that sets them apart
Being No. 101
What kind of person just missed the cut?
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YOUR THOUGHTS
Who Would You Pick?
TIME presents the TIME 100 , our list of the 100 most influential people in the world today. Now that you've seen our choices, what are yours?
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