New Power - Why outsiders are winning, institutions are failing, and how the rest of us can keep up in the age of mass participation

Key Facts

1. New power models are driven by mass participation and peer coordination.
2. The book focuses on the shift from 'old power' models, characterized by what the authors call 'currency' (held by a few), to 'new power' models, characterized by 'current' (made by many).
3. Examples of old power include traditional business models, government and hierarchical institutions, while new power encompasses movements like #MeToo, platforms like Airbnb and practices like crowdfunding.
4. The authors argue that the ability to harness the power of the crowd is now a vital skill – whether you're an activist, a corporation, a start-up, or a...

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