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I finally understand Quora
- iterationx 15y agoPeople who think Quora is temporary or just for hipsters don't understand Clay Shirky's Cognitive Surplus. 1) Contributing is more rewarding than playing video games or watching TV. 2) People have more free time now than at any other point in history. They're going to contribute some kind of intellectual content whether its Wikipedia entries, lolcats, Quora, or Minecraft designs.
- fogus 15y agoThey're going to contribute some kind of intellectual content whether its Wikipedia entries, lolcats, Quora, or Minecraft designs. The OP doesn't disagree with that. Quora's problem right now is that it's a data sink. People will turn away if their witticisms go unnoticed.