 Paperback edition | |
| Author | Clay Shirky |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Penguin Group |
Publication date | Paperback – May 31, 2011 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 978-0143119586 |
Cognitive Surplus: How Technology Makes Consumers into Collaborators is a 2010 non-fiction book by Clay Shirky, originally published in with the subtitle "Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age". The book is an indirect sequel to Shirky's Here Comes Everybody, which covered the impact of social media. Cognitive Surplus focuses on describing the free time that individuals have to engage with collaborative activities within new media. Shirky's text searches to prove that global transformation can come from individuals committing their time to actively engage with technology. Overall response has been mixed with some critics praising Shirky's insights but also decrying some of the shortcomings of his theory.