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“If it’s a revolution it can’t be predictable. And if it’s predictable it can’t be a revolution.”

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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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“Asked who attacked America on 9/11, [Sarah Palin] suggested several times that it was Saddam Hussein.”

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“I think we should always listen to Bill Clinton about everything. And so, if that's his view then that should be the rule of law.”

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“What the Net does is shift the emphasis of our intelligence, away from what might be called a meditative or contemplative intelligence and more toward what might be called a utilitarian intelligence. The price of zipping among lots of bits of information is a loss of depth in our thinking.”

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“Once I was a scuba diver in the sea of words. Now I zip along the surface like a guy on a Jet Ski.”

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“A wise and clear-eyed book, Future Hype challenges the conventional wisdom about technological change and provides a fresh perspective on our so-called computer age.”

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“Having yet another vote on refinery legislation that uses high oil prices as an excuse to weaken environmental protections and to give more legislative gifts to the oil industry is misguided in the extreme.”

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