Sketchplanations - The Podcast
The Shirky Principle
May 30, 2024
Clay Shirky, American technology writer, discusses The Shirky Principle, where organizations maintain problems for which they offer solutions. The podcast explores examples in products, suggests ways to avoid the principle, and emphasizes its visibility in others. Topics include cognitive surplus, data vs. information, knowledge vs. wisdom, and challenges in business innovation.
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- Organizations may unintentionally perpetuate problems they aim to solve (Shirky Principle)
- Importance of consumer awareness and informed decision-making to combat unethical business practices
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The Shirky Principle: Institutions and Prolonging Problems
The concept of the Shirky Principle is discussed, focusing on how institutions inadvertently perpetuate problems they aim to solve. An example given is the resistance to change in traditional practices, exemplified by the case of parasitic creatures needing their host's survival. The discussion delves into how individuals might unknowingly contribute to this phenomenon, urging self-awareness and reflection on personal behaviors.
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