“[B]ecause the minimum costs of being an organization in the first place are relatively high, certain activities may have some value but not enough to make them worth pursuing in any organized way. New social tools are altering this equation by lowering the costs of coordinating group action.”
Quote by Clay Shirky
Work
Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations
This book examines the transformative potential of internet-based communication technologies in enabling group coordination and social movement. Drawing on examples ranging from file-sharing communities to political activism, the work argues that new digital tools lower the barriers to collective action, allowing individuals to organize spontaneously around shared interests and causes without the need for formal institutions or hierarchical leadership. The author considers how these developments are reshaping expectations about participation, community, and influence in contemporary society. more
Author
Clay Shirky
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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