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

by Henry Timms, Jeremy Heimans

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Book Summary

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and widespread access to digital platforms, power dynamics are undergoing a fundamental transformation. The traditional models of authority—rooted in centralized institutions and established hierarchies—are increasingly challenged by new forms of power that emerge from the collective energies of mass participation. This shift, termed "New Power" by Henry Timms and Jeremy Heimans, reveals how outsiders leverage networks, transparency, and agility to disrupt conventional systems and reshape societal influence.

  • New Power vs. Old Power: The authors distinguish between "old power," which is closed, leader-driven, and based on finite resources,...

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