Network Economy

In the chapter "Network Economy" written by Darin Barney, one quote that he uses really sticks out to me. He quotes, "The argument is clear: in this new information economy we work primarily with our minds rather than with our hands... In this new economy it is ideas that count, knowledge that is the important resource," (pg. 77). In today’s world, knowledge is both a tool and a product. It has become much more important to show what information we possess then what work we can do with our hands. This brings interesting implications to our job market. To promote ourselves to most potential employers we advertise our knowledge and experience more so then what we do physically. Since technology is always changing and evolving we must continually evaluate our knowledge base and add new skills to stay current and competitive. Not only do we continually increase and change our knowledge and skills to fit the current market but we are also changing careers and jobs more now than ever before. I believe it could be because we now have more access to information and the ability to obtain the necessary knowledge and skills needed for career changes.