Clay
Shirky describes his idea of cognitive surplus as a way for people to be able
to connect on a worldwide basis. Shirky is very passionate about this idea and
explains how it will help the world be a better place. Shirky explains the two
types of cognitive surplus which are communal and civil. Communal cognitive
surplus represents what people create themselves and share with the world
simply because they want to. Civil is where the creators share their ideas or
creations because they know they can help the world. Shirky uses the example of
LOLCATS, funny cat pictures with witty captions, to represent communal cognitive
surplus and the online site Ushadidi, an information sharing site, as an
example of civil cognitive surplus. Both of these examples are used throughout
the world, just with different purpose.
Shirky’s
presentation is so enticing because he is so passionate about it. By allowing
the audience to be aware of his passion for this subject it was easier to
understand his points. He talked very calmly. He also used examples, such as
the LOLCATS, that everyone knew about and that were easy to understand.
I really
connected to this video because I also believe that if everyone is able to get
together and share ideas that we will be able to change the world. Clay
Shirky shows just how much these information sharing websites can help keep
people informed or entertained on a personal or worldwide level. I believe that
cognitive surplus is vital to the spread of information and will help change
the world.
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