Why do people collaboratively engage in innovative tasks? What’s the motivation to work together to develop something new? After all, if I do everything by myself, I will reap all the rewards for myself, and don’t have to share. Nevertheless, humans are the most social species of all, and progress is only possible by collectively creating new things “standing on the shoulders of giants”, by learning from what others have done, and apply it in novel ways. According to my colleagues at the MIT Center for Collective Intelligence Tom Malone , Rob Laubacher , and Chris Dellarocas there are three main reasons why people engage in collective intelligence systems: Money – financial gain is a strong motivator for people participating in markets and traditional organizations, either for direct payment, or for future payment, e.g. acquiring new skills. Glory – getting recognition and building up a reputation can be an important motivator. Love – love can be an important motivator, be it beca
Great story concerning difficulties in computer donations in villages in Ghana. I have been doing it for five years with no corporate support. I think this is something that people should be encouraged to do for the less fortunate and help bridge the digital divide. Please visit my website at www.evcoAfrica.org
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Seth Kojo Owusu.
Congratulations to your evCO project, very impressive. Looks like another great example of a COIN at work!
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