Clay Shirky

Clay Shirky, an author and social media theorist, dives into the looming possibility of a TikTok ban in the U.S. He discusses national security concerns tied to its Chinese ownership and the complex dynamics of U.S.-China tech relations. Shirky also examines the implications for creators and the broader cultural landscape, questioning the effectiveness of targeting TikTok in addressing surveillance issues. The conversation touches on the potential Supreme Court challenges and the balancing act between freedom of speech and data privacy.

Clay Shirky, vice provost for A.I. and technology in education at NYU and author of the thought-provoking article on A.I. in academia, dives into the complexities of using A.I. in classrooms. He explores the balance between leveraging technology as a teaching aid and its potential to stifle critical thinking. Shirky emphasizes the importance of 'desirable difficulty' in assignments and warns about students' reliance on A.I., which can detract from authentic learning experiences. He also shares faculty concerns regarding student engagement in this tech-driven landscape.

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.