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First Coined In 2014 Distributed Expertise trend icon

Distributed Expertise

The idea of expertise itself shifts to become more inclusive, less academic, and more widely available on demand and in real time.

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The 2014 Non-Obvious Trend Report, where Distributed Expertise was first coined

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Trend Longevity Rating

A- Graded A- in 2026 ·
an exceptional prediction that grew more true over time

How this trend held up

Learning through experts online in many formats is gaining popularity, and learning platforms are growing quickly. Our ability to access expertise in real time will keep rising.

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Where It Led

This trend evolved into a megatrend.

In 2020, Distributed Expertise was identified as one of the past trends that evolved into the megatrend Instant Knowledge: As we become accustomed to consuming bitesized knowledge on demand, we benefit from learning everything more quickly but risk forgetting the value of mastery and wisdom.

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