Clay Shirky

It is possible to think that the Internet will be a net positive for society while admitting that there are significant downsides - after all, it's not a revolution if nobody loses.

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These are some quotes by American author Clay Shirky Writer, who was born in 1964.

Quotes by Clay Shirky

Growing up with a name that rhymes with turkey - and jerky - was no great fun. But, as an adult, I tell you, being globally unique in the age of Google can be extremely helpful.

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Human beings are social creatures - not occasionally or by accident but always. Sociability is one of our lives as both cause and effect.

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There is no larger collective-action problem than the environment. The three biggest lies of the environmental movement is that every little bit helps, you can do your part, and together we can do it.

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