Framing Week 4

Here Comes Everybody and the Wealth of Networks

1. Shirky seems to believe that resources on the Internet are fueled and supported by a collective effort of “the group”. But how does this affect accountability? If it is the responsibility of “the group” to police the Web and make sure the content is accurate, who do we go to when it isn’t?

2. My next question has to do more with the concept behind Benkler’s book than the actual content of it. He offers it as a free online download, complete with wiki, reviews and blogs about his work. How does this alter the content of his work? Does it help to illustrate his arguments?

3. Benker seems to focus on the individualist whereas Shirky argues more about the group. How do these ideas support and contradict each other? Are the authors making separate points, or do they coexist but take a different approach to the subject?