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Quote by Clay Shirky

“It used to be expensive to make things public and cheap to make them private. Now it's expensive to make things private and cheap to make them public.”

Quote by Clay Shirky

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Clay Shirky is a writer known for his insightful analysis of how technology shapes social structures and human behavior. His work delves into topics such as collaborative networks, information overload, and social media. more

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