Brainpower going spare (Image: Joi/Flickr)
If you spend your time online rather than watching TV, your grey matter can make the world a better place, says Clay Shirky
Your new book is called Cognitive Surplus. What exactly does that mean?
We are talking about making use of our spare brain capacity. First there is the free time and talents of people in the developed world. We have over a trillion hours a year to spend participating in activities that we like and are interested in.
Second, there is the media environment – the internet, mobile devices, digital technology –…
