Acceptable Quote by Clay Shirky
“What you need for a participatory system to work: "a plausible promise, an effective tool, and an acceptable bargain."”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk “Cognitive Surplus”, 2010
A functional participatory system requires a credible promise, a usable tool, and a fair exchange.
In simple terms: Three elements needed for collaborative platforms.
Ensure promise, tool, and bargain align.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- online communities
- open source projects
- crowdsourcing platforms
- civic tech initiatives
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What promise are you making to participants?
- How can you make the tool truly effective?
If any element is weak, the system collapses.