Here Comes Everybody:Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing The Power of Organizing

Without OrganizationsWithout OrganizationsBy Clay ShirkyBy Clay Shirky

Presentation by Lauren Parr

Who is Clay Shirky?Who is Clay Shirky?A graduate of Yale University, Shirky currently

teaches a course on New Media at NYU and has written columns for publications such as the Wall Street Journal and New York Times on the topic of social networks and how they are shaping our society. He has published a total of 6 books and writes extensively on Internet issues.

““The power of group action, given The power of group action, given the right tools”the right tools”

Online institutions are flexible, convenient, and deliver information to mass audiences at lightning speed.

Entertainment sourcePolitical purposeSelf-expressionSocial gratifications

““The larger the group, the greater The larger the group, the greater the complexity”the complexity”

Group Undertaking

1.Sharing (ex. Flickr2.Cooperation (ex.

Conversation)3.Collective Action

The Internet makes it possible for people to interact with others based on specific interests and needs

““Everyone is a media outlet”Everyone is a media outlet”

“Media is not just a source of information, but a site of corporation.” –Clay Shirky

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““We don’t need to ‘unlearn’ We don’t need to ‘unlearn’ information, but rather learn more.”information, but rather learn more.”

Technology is constantly changing and updating

Important to stay current with media so you can use it for your advantage

How Did I Like It?How Did I Like It?

“These changes will transform the world everywhere groups of people come together to accomplish something, which is to say everywhere.” – Clay Shirky

Contact InfoContact Info

Presentation by Lauren ParrSenior public relations majorEmail- LP01082@georgiasouthern.eduTwitter- Peacelove7Blog- http://laur22.wordpress.com/