New Power by Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms Summary
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"New Power" decodes how influence works in our hyperconnected world. Endorsed by thought leaders and featured as a New York Times bestseller, it reveals why movements like #MeToo succeed while explaining how Obama and Trump leveraged different power dynamics. Your roadmap to modern influence.
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The Power Revolution: How Digital Networks Are Changing Everything
Imagine a world where a single hashtag can topple a Hollywood mogul, and teenagers can mobilize millions for a cause overnight. This isn't science fiction-it's our new reality. We're living through a fundamental transformation in how power operates, one that affects everything from business to politics to our personal lives. At the heart of this shift is a simple but profound change: power now operates less like currency to be hoarded and more like a current that flows through networks. The question isn't whether this transformation is happening-it's whether we'll harness it to build a more equitable future or watch it deepen existing divides. From the #MeToo movement that brought down Harvey Weinstein to patient networks challenging medical gatekeepers, from ISIS recruitment strategies to corporate innovation, this power shift is reshaping our world. What connects these diverse phenomena is how they channel people's increasing desire to participate. While humans have always organized collectively, today's hyperconnectedness enables unprecedented collaboration with velocity and reach that was unimaginable just decades ago.
Old Power vs. New Power: A Tale of Two Models
The Values Clash: Competing Worldviews
Spreading Ideas: From Sound Bites to Meme Drops
Building Sustainable Movements: The Architecture of Participation
The Triangle of Power: Balancing Community Dynamics
The Future of Power: Blending Old and New
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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