Research In The 2.0 Era:5 Conclusions, 1 Unfounded Claim,

2 Predictions

Andrew McAfee, MITandrewmcafee.org

amcafee@mit.edu , @amcafeeLotusphere 2011

1. Weak Ties Are Strong

2. Crowds Can Be Very Wise

Wolfers, J. and E. Zitzewitz (2004). "Prediction Markets." Journal of Economic Perspectives 18(2): 107-126.

3. With More Eyeballs, More Bugs are Shallow

4. There Are Diamonds in the Social Data Mine

5. Being Social Benefits Individuals

An Unfounded Claim:

An Unfounded Claim:Being Social Benefits The Enterprise

Two Predictions

There Will Be a Digital Boost

There Will Be Digital Spread