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Technology · 20 min

Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age

By Clay Shirky

This episode unpacks Clay Shirky's 'Cognitive Surplus,' revealing how the digital age transforms our collective free time from passive consumption into a powerful, intrinsically motivated engine for creativity, collaboration, and generosity, shaping a future built on shared contribution.

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“This episode unpacks Clay Shirky's 'Cognitive Surplus,' revealing how the digital age transforms our collective free time from passive consumption into a powerful, intrinsically motivated engine for creativity, collaboration, and generosity, shaping a future built on shared contribution.”

— Clay Shirky, Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age

What it is about

cognitive surplus, digital age, collective action

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of cognitive surplus, digital age, collective action and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Clay Shirky brings a credible and useful lens to cognitive surplus, digital age, collective action, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Clay Shirky

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