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“Curation comes up when people realize that it isn’t just about information seeking, it’s also about synchronizing a community.” quote by Clay Shirky
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“Curation comes up when people realize that it isn’t just about information seeking, it’s also about synchronizing a community.”

Clay Shirky

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Source Speech: Talk at the 2005 Web 2.0 Conference, 2005

Curation emerges when people see that gathering information also means aligning a community’s shared understanding.

In simple terms: Curation is about organizing info and uniting people.

Key Takeaway

Focus on building community while curating content.

Themes

information community collaboration

Mood

analytical collaborative

Type

strategic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • online forums
  • knowledge bases
  • team projects

Key Concepts

curation synchronization social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure diverse perspectives in curated content?
  • What tools help synchronize community knowledge?
A Different Perspective

Curation can become echo chambers if not diverse.

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