The Power of Organizing Without Organizations
by Clay Shirky
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Author, entrepreneur, and speaker
American artist and computer scientist (b. 1966)
Recommended by 6 notable people, including Derek Sivers and Ryan Holiday
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A revelatory examination of how the wildfirelike spread of new forms of social interaction enabled by Technology, is changing the way humans form groups and exist within them, with profound longterm economic and social effectsfor good and for ill A handful of kite hobbyists scattered around the world find each other online and collaborate on the m...
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Recommended by 6 sources and appears in Books Recommended by Ryan Holiday, Sociology, and Most Recommended Books.
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Consider Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Recommended by 28 sources.
“Outliers reads like a series of captivating magazine profiles, each unpacking a hidden factor behind extraordinary success. Gladwell’s storytelling makes complex social science accessible, but the book relies on memorable anecdotes rather than offering systematic analysis. The book explores the idea that individual brilliance rarely stands alone; success often hinges on birth dates, cultural legacies, and the 10,000-hour rule. While the narratives are strong, the book overgeneralizes from handpicked examples, leaving skeptical readers questioning the conclusions. It’s most useful as a conversation starter about luck and timing—annoying if you want a rigorous academic treatise or a how-to guide for your own life.”
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