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Misfit Subculture
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Misfit Subculture

Learning from Hermits, Gangsters and Occupiers

Alexa Clay
Lift Events Sàrl, 2014
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Recommendation

Hackers, hippies, hermits and other “misfits” have much to impart to mainstream society. Economic historian Alexa Clay describes fringe groups and explains the roles they play in contemporary commerce. Though her brief descriptions lack depth, Clay presents a cogent argument for including misfits in traditional business environments. getAbstract recommends Clay’s report to corporate professionals and to all who wish to explore their alter egos.

Take-Aways

  • Innovation is not only successful within the mainstream economy; innovative practices also occur on the fringes of society within “misfit subcultures.”
  • Groups of both criminal and noncriminal misfits engage in business practices that corporations can adapt for conventional use.
  • Gangsters, patent thieves, hackers, hippies, hermits and protestors offer lessons in leadership, branding, innovation and adaptability.

About the Speaker

Economic historian and author Alexa Clay researches underground and grassroots innovation.

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