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“It's because of this fundamental shift towards user-generated information that people will listen more to other people than to traditional resources.” quote by Eric Schmidt
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“It's because of this fundamental shift towards user-generated information that people will listen more to other people than to traditional resources.”

Eric Schmidt

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Source Speech: Tech Conference Keynote, 2014

The rise of user‑generated content shifts trust from institutions to peers, reshaping information consumption.

In simple terms: People trust peers over traditional sources.

Key Takeaway

Leverage community voices.

Themes

trust information technology

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

informative thought‑provoking

When to use this quote

  • marketing strategies
  • product development
  • education
  • policy making

Key Concepts

social proof digital media crowdsourcing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we verify user‑generated information?
  • What role should experts play?
A Different Perspective

Peer content can be inaccurate or biased.

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