Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age
Cognitive Surplus The author of the breakout hit "Here Comes Everybody" reveals how new technology is changing us from consumers to collaborators, unleashing a torrent of creative production that will transform our world. Full description
Cognitive Surplus The author of the breakout hit "Here Comes Everybody" reveals how new technology is changing us from consumers to collaborators, unleashing a torrent of creative production that will transform our world. Full description
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781594202537 (1594202532)
Publish date: June 10th 2010
Publisher: Penguin
Pages no: 256
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
Science,
Technology,
Computers,
Internet,
Business,
Culture,
Philosophy,
Psychology,
Social Science,
Society,
Social Media
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