“Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age” is a non-fiction book written by Clay Shirky, originally published in 2010. It explores the concept of cognitive surplus, which refers to the free time and potential for creative engagement that has emerged as a result of our increasing connectivity and access to information and technology. … Continue reading Cognitive Surplus: How Technology Makes Consumers Into Collaborators Clay Shirky (2010)
Gurteen Knowledge Blog January 1, 2023, 12:27Over a decade ago, Clay Shirky introduced the concept of Cognitive Surplus — harnessing our collective free time and creativity for collaborative efforts that benefit society. He argued that social media could channel our unused mental resources toward meaningful projects. The promise still outweighs the reality. But the core idea … Continue reading Remember Cognitive Surplus? Tapping into our collective potential
Contemplate the possibility that you have something very real to offer the world and that the world itself will be much less than it could be if you fail to bring that forward. Credit: Jordan Peterson Source: Jordan Peterson’s message to Gen Z | ARC Conference 2023Posts where this quotation is embedded Cognitive Surplus Untapping our … Continue reading Contemplate the Possibility That You Have Something Very Real to Offer the World Jordan B Peterson
Background The concept of “cognitive surplus” was coined by Clay Shirky in his 2010 book of the same name. Shirky argued that the rise of social media and online collaboration tools would allow us to harness our free time for creative and socially beneficial projects on a global scale. A decade later, the full potential … Continue reading Cognitive Surplus Untapping our human potential
