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mass-collaboration

The collective intelligence and cooperative efforts of large groups, enabled by platforms like Wikipedia and distributed computing projects, which drive innovation and economic transformation.

1 chapter across 1 book

Empathic Civilization: The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisis (2009)Jeremy Rifkin

CHAPTER 13: THE EMERGING ERA OF DISTRIBUTED CAPITALISM

Chapter 13 explores the transition toward a new economic paradigm termed 'distributed capitalism,' characterized by decentralized, networked collaboration enabled by digital technologies and grassroots computing. It highlights how mass collaboration, emotional intelligence, and collective wisdom are reshaping traditional capitalist structures, emphasizing the role of social intelligence and positive affect in leadership and organizational success. The chapter also critiques conventional economic indicators like GDP, advocating for alternative measures that better capture human well-being and social progress in this emerging era.