Podcast of my presentation at Pisa, Italy, “User communities and their tools.”
Dave discusses the concept of the “unconference” that he developed for blogger conferences, where the focus was on discussion and tapping into the collective intelligence of the audience rather than traditional panels and speakers. He explains how the internet has enabled a shift away from centralized control of information and communication, allowing users to bypass traditional gatekeepers and create and share content directly. Dave argues this has led to an explosion of information and creativity, as the costs of production and distribution have plummeted. He believes this shift represents a return to a more decentralized, user-empowered model that was lost with the rise of mass media, and that this change is a significant evolution that can help solve global problems through increased creativity and participation from all.