Deconstructing Decentralised Organizing, with Richard D. Bartlett
Buddhist Geeks
Information Dynamics in Oral v.s. Written Cultures
Written cultures store information statically in books for long-term reference, while oral cultures rely on fluid, momentary transmission of information. Oral cultures are rooted in the fallibility of memory and the web of relationships, with a longer evolutionary history. However, the arrival of literacy has diminished oral skills, as the idea of preserving knowledge in written form has altered the perception of knowledge as fluid and living.
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