The document discusses how the web has evolved from a communication system to an information source to a collaborative medium. It notes the rise of digital natives who are always online and comfortable sharing personal data and collaborating with others. Various web 2.0 and 3.0 technologies like social networking, microblogging, and tagging allow for greater collaboration but real relationships are still difficult to find. It advocates for organizations to embrace openness, collaboration, and social networking both internally and externally as a way to innovate, especially in difficult economic times.