Summaries of books by Clay Shirky:
Here Comes Everybody
The Power of Organizing Without Organizations
Clay Shirky
The book explores the impact of the internet on group dynamics and social organization, illustrating how digital tools enable people to collaborate and mobilize without traditional hierarchical structures. It delves into case studies and theoretical frameworks to show how these new forms of collective action can disrupt established institutions and change the way society operates.
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Cognitive Surplus
Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age: How Technology Makes Consumers into Collaborators
Clay Shirky
The book explores the impact of digital technology on society, particularly how the internet has transformed passive consumers into active creators and collaborators, leading to an abundance of shared knowledge and collective creativity. It discusses the potential for this "cognitive surplus" to be harnessed for public good, through participatory culture and the collaborative efforts of connected individuals.
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