Expertise in the Age of YouTube
The internet is often derided as the place productivity and well-being go to die. But if it can democratize expertise that judgment might start to look premature.
Ed Bradon is Head of Policy, Asia Pacific at the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT). Based in Sydney, Ed's current areas of research include online ethics, cybersecurity, housing, justice, and policing. Prior to joining the team, he worked as a strategy consultant with OC&C, providing advice to the senior management of leading technology, retail, and media companies.
The internet is often derided as the place productivity and well-being go to die. But if it can democratize expertise that judgment might start to look premature.
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