Organization DTC356 August 22, 2013 Hidden Intellectualism Two models of knowledge gathering new information thinking about what you already know in a different way Hidden Intellectualism is the process of realizing how smart you already are. Look at what you already know and do from an academic perspective Two models of knowledge gathering new information thinking about what you already know in a different way Hidden Intellectualism is the process of realizing how smart you already are. Look at what you already know and do from an academic perspective Why Think About Staples? What does retail have to do with information organization? What ethical issues are raised in the prologue? Why does the author (Weinberger) begin in a store? What does retail have to do with information organization? What ethical issues are raised in the prologue? Why does the author (Weinberger) begin in a store? Atoms (physical objects) Bits (digital objects) 2nd Order of Order1st Order of Order3rd Order of Order ? In physical space, some things are nearer than others. Physical objects can be in only one spot at any one time physical space is shared In physical space, some things are nearer than others. Physical objects can be in only one spot at any one time physical space is shared Human physical abilities are limited the organization of the store needs to be orderly and neat Human physical abilities are limited the organization of the store needs to be orderly and neat This is how things were the rules are different now This is how things were the rules are different now Two Things to Take Away: Pay Attention to This! Discovering what you want is at least as important as as finding what you know you want. The solution to the over- abundance of information is more information Everything has its places. Carry On. Atoms (physical objects) Bits (digital objects) 2nd Order of Order1st Order of Order3rd Order of Order Bettman Archive Catalogs (not just shopping catalogs) Page 18: describe 2nd order characteristics and limits Authority: someone decides what goes where. Physical things: books on shelves silverware in drawers photos into albums ? Organization Essay Organization Essay image credits slide #3: Bob RosenbaumBob Rosenbaum slide #8: Selfie slide #12: SusansschooldazeSusansschooldaze slide #15: party girl slide #3: Bob RosenbaumBob Rosenbaum slide #8: Selfie slide #12: SusansschooldazeSusansschooldaze slide #15: party girl