In this blog post I introduced a Boston Square
Here the lessons databases hold the known knowns - the things we know we know, and which can be formally shared and stored. The formal networks are where we ask questions about the things we know we dont know, and so can set up networks to address them. The wikis are where the unknown knowns come to light, as people collaborate and share, and discover things that we know as a group. And in the social networks, we may luck upon the things we never knew that we didn't know, through serendipity and change encounters.
I like this analysis, as it suggests that each of the qudrants, and each of the tools, may have its own role to play, and that each complements the others. And in addition, it starts to point out which role each quadrant may play. It also reinforces the need for a blend of approaches, rather than choosing just one.
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