Clay Shirky Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“We are in a world where most American citizens over the age of 12 share things with each other online.”

“Whether it's long-form journalism or investigative journalism, it's no fun to just be the guy diagnosing the problem.”

“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.”

“The difference between what all the people can do individually and the global consumption of nonrenewable resources is huge. The tension is... what will it take to get people to act in concert? There isn't any additive solution to the problem. It will be both governmental and social because that's the scale of the problem.”

“I removed 'cyberspace' from my vernacular. The idea, which I grew up with, of going into a place separate from the real world, is something my students just don't recognise.”