Adding to my reading list: ‘The Wealth of Networks’

April 19, 2006 by Mary Wynne-Wynter 

This is a hard-copy for purchase, or free downlaad PDF (thank you Mr. Benkler!!), which is highly recommended below. I encourage all my business clients to educate themselves about communications networks trends and forecasts. Its our future.

IP DemocracyApril 19, 2006

Yochai Benkler’s ‘The Wealth of Networks’

After only a few days, I’m convinced that everyone in the communications business must read Yochai Benkler’s ‘The Wealth of Networks.’ Which is not to say I’ve actually read it…but I just ordered my copy and will dig in as soon as it arrives. (There’s a wiki for the book and it’s available for download at no charge under a creative commons license.)

So many people I respect, however, have commented on the book (see here and here and here.) The latest is Dave Weinberger, who offers a summary of a talk that Benkler gave about the book. Although it’s a serious tome with somewhat complex discourse, I wouldn’t let that discourage anyone from delving into what sounds like analysis that pulls it all together.

One point made by Benkler: the social production of content and information made available by the Internet is not a ‘fad’ but a long-term trend.

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