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Imagining a Smithsonian Commons (text version)
Michael Edson discusses the vision of a Smithsonian Commons, advocating for the institution to return to its roots of democratizing knowledge through free and open content in the digital age. He emphasizes the importance of creating a commons where resources are shared to foster innovation and suggests that such initiatives can be both beneficial for civic engagement and profitable. Edson illustrates how collaborative commons models have been successful and can transform the Smithsonian into a relevant institution for the 21st century.
