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We-Think: Mass innovation, not mass production
You are what you share.
That is the ethic of the world being created by YouTube and MySpace, Wikipedia and Facebook. We-Think is a rallying call for the shared power of the web to make society more open and egalitarian.
We-Think reports on an unparalleled wave of collaborative creativity as people from California to China devise ways to work together that are more democratic...more
That is the ethic of the world being created by YouTube and MySpace, Wikipedia and Facebook. We-Think is a rallying call for the shared power of the web to make society more open and egalitarian.
We-Think reports on an unparalleled wave of collaborative creativity as people from California to China devise ways to work together that are more democratic...more
Paperback, 304 pages
Published
July 1st 2009
by Profile Books
(first published January 1st 2009)
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In writing We-Think, Charles Leadbetter proposed a question to our generation: why not use technology for innovation and creativity instead of consumption? This book made me realize how much time I actually waste on social media, not really contributing to anything. I think that anyone with a facebook or twitter should definitely read this book. Unlike most other adults, Leadbetter doesn't chastise us for being incompetent; rather he admires and praises our technological innovations, just not th...more
Charles introduces the topic of mass collaboration and the potential of the Internet with a balanced view of both the good and ‘evil’ side of the Internet. I say potential because the author also infers that as with previous inventions we haven’t yet realised what the Internet is capable of and are still in the honeymoon/novelty phase.
It’s not that Charles is refusing to choose a side but rather he makes the case that the Internet is merely a catalyst. The Internet is neither good or evil (it is...more
It’s not that Charles is refusing to choose a side but rather he makes the case that the Internet is merely a catalyst. The Internet is neither good or evil (it is...more
A fascinating and entertaining book which provides a clear overview of how and why the ethos of mass sharing and creativity has arisen. Of course, it's inextricably linked with the rise and adoption of the Internet and its associated technologies, but the author never gets bogged down in the technical details of how the web etc work. This book is a celebration of how people use these technologies to enhance their lives and how they are changing the world we and our descendants will live in. My r...more
The partner read for this is Maverick by Ricardo Semler showing what can be done with work practices. We think highlights the need for traditional workspaces to change, in order to Forster greater innovation and creativity. While this book is four years old, there are still some useful examples to consider.
Книга тяжело идет в начальной части, н ок средине берет уже достойный темп. Лидбитер размышляет о том, чем же совместное творчество (под брендом we think) является сейчас, какие пути развития и куда все это безумие вокруг Интернета и мобильной связи приведет человечество. Прогнозы хоть и претендуют на авторство "Капитана очевидность", не отдают явным абсурдом и фантазией ни о чем. Труд в формате "Да? Я так и думал!"
Feb 06, 2012
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"Organisations exist to get the work done. Any succesfull organisation must do three things well: motivate, co-ordinate, innovate."
A compelling prologue to the predicted incoming age of mass innovation. Written by Leadbeater and 257 co-contributors.
bored me to death
I became bored of this book quite quickly. Leadbeater makes some good points about the power of sharing information, open source, collaboration and communities but he goes on a bit and a bit more.
The major fault with this book is the author seems to think we are going to continue living in a growth economy, one that thrives on never ending supplies of oil. On both counts this is highly unlikely, Leadbetter needs to get his head out of the sand and take a look around.
The major fault with this book is the author seems to think we are going to continue living in a growth economy, one that thrives on never ending supplies of oil. On both counts this is highly unlikely, Leadbetter needs to get his head out of the sand and take a look around.
Apr 20, 2010
Willy
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
internet-economy,
non-fiction
Interesting links:
- http://wethink.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
- http://www.charlesleadbeater.net/home...
- http://wethink.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
- http://www.charlesleadbeater.net/home...
Interesting book about how the web may change the way people organised themselves in society, business, science, politics etc, with ideas being shared rather than kept private and control by patents and copyrights. It has some interesting ideas and manages not to be overly optimistic. My main criticism is that it is poorly referenced with several claims made and studies referred to without a footnote to find them.
If you want to know how the web operates and get an insight into how it could evolve, this is for you.
Oct 12, 2011
Gemma Williams
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3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
non-fiction,
i-own
Very interesting but probably a lot longer than it needed to be. Some points seemed to drag and some were repeated. Worth reading if you have a lot of time
(mass) Collaboration and sharing applied to various contexts. From software development to politics, from companies' organization to small communities' development.
At times the justification of using the sharing model as The Solution seems a bit forced and not thoroughly founded. A not very inspiring book.
At times the justification of using the sharing model as The Solution seems a bit forced and not thoroughly founded. A not very inspiring book.
In the old economy, you were what you owned. In the Web economy, you are what you share. That, plus most people will share (for nothing) based on the possibility of recognition were the most interesting points. Great opening chapters also about "I Love Bees" and Wikipedia.
http://mad.beds.ac.uk/nmrg/?p=173
Not my review but Gavins Review
Not my review but Gavins Review
Read as review copy for the journal Prometheus. Despite its title, this did turn out to be a more interesting read than I had anticipated.
Sep 01, 2009
Aidan
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
anyone interested in innovation
Great insight into the thinking behind many modern day projects like Linux and Wikipedia, without getting jargonist in the least. Gives a good analysis of the creative structures that grow to develop such projects and the hierarchy involved. Anyone interested in modern business, communications, or innovations in the way society develops will enjoy this book.
Jun 04, 2013
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Thijs Bemmel
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Koen
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Charles Leadbeater is a leading authority on innovation and creativity. He has advised companies, cities and governments around the world on innovation strategy.
Charles spent ten years working for the Financial Times where he was Labour Editor, Industrial Editor and Tokyo Bureau Chief before becoming the paper's Features Editor. In 1994 he moved to the Independent as assistant editor in charge of...more
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Charles spent ten years working for the Financial Times where he was Labour Editor, Industrial Editor and Tokyo Bureau Chief before becoming the paper's Features Editor. In 1994 he moved to the Independent as assistant editor in charge of...more
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