The other morning my father sent me an email that said "If you do nothing else today watch this." Being a normal well adjusted child, I did not listen and waited 3 days to watch the video. By doing so, I once again proved that Dads are always right. (Does that ever stop? So annoying!)

 The video is a TED talk posted earlier this month (and included below) and as promised was well worth the 15 minutes. It will also be for you, if any of the following are true,

• You use social media in either your job or your life

• You use the internet in either your job for your life

• You have ever wondered what this interweb thing is and why it matters (in which case, I am thrilled you read MY blog!)

I had no idea who Clay Shirky was when I started the video, but clearly he is one smart dude. His talk is about how the internet has changed the way the world works by allowing people to consume and create content. Something that no other form of media had managed to do thus far. My favorite analogy was, "It would be as if you were given a printing press when you received your first book."

It is remarkably well done and very enjoyable. I recommend you either watch it today while you think about your plans for the 4th of July and procrastinate so you don't have to work, tomorrow while you enjoy the 4th from inside as it pours, or on Monday when you are bummed to be back at work and again looking to procrastinate. 

Have a great 4th of July!