May 13, 2002
Web-based idea exchange services
THIS WEEK NetSpeak examines a few on-line services that act as a marketplace for ideas.
Whatever be the sphere of activity, you need a fresh and steady stream of ideas to thrive in this information-laden world. Fresh ideas come not only from creative thinking; but also from professional experience. Though many people possess rich ideas on various subjects we lack the necessary tools to harness and distribute them economically to those who need this information. But the web seems to be changing all that. We examine here some of the web-based services that facilitate the exchange of ideas.
Whatever be the sphere of activity, you need a fresh and steady stream of ideas to thrive in this information-laden world. Fresh ideas come not only from creative thinking; but also from professional experience. Though many people possess rich ideas on various subjects we lack the necessary tools to harness and distribute them economically to those who need this information. But the web seems to be changing all that. We examine here some of the web-based services that facilitate the exchange of ideas.
