Today's post is inspired by something I read on Fred Wilson's blog. For this of you who do not know who he is, Fred Wilson is a successful VC in New York as well as a really popular blogger.
He says and I quote "Out of 100 people, 1% will create the content, 10% will curate the content, and the other 90% will simply consume it." As someone who blogs (sparsely nowadays) I know that much of my 'content', if you can call it that, is inspired by things I have read elsewhere on the internet. So then I questioned am I just the 10 % that curates ? I do modify and adapt it to my situation yes....but isn't that still a fanciful way to curate information?
If I really think of this, aren't entire websites like Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter built on the principle of curation? After all they allow and in fact encourage users to post media and links that they did not create.
Have we turned into a culture that prefers curation to creation just because its easier?? I am actually not sure. One thing is for sure I shall endeavour to create more original content henceforth.
Would love to hear your thoughts on the idea.
If I really think of this, aren't entire websites like Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter built on the principle of curation? After all they allow and in fact encourage users to post media and links that they did not create.
Have we turned into a culture that prefers curation to creation just because its easier?? I am actually not sure. One thing is for sure I shall endeavour to create more original content henceforth.
Would love to hear your thoughts on the idea.
