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Digital Habitats; Stewarding Technology for Communities
by Etienne Wenger, Nancy White, John D. Smith
by Etienne Wenger, Nancy White, John D. Smith
I liked this book for two reasons:
1. It creates a whole new language to describe phenomena that I am seeing myself. "Habitat", "Reifecation", "Stewardship", etc. are all very useful to create a better shared understanding.
2. Its emminent practicality. The book is full of thoughtful advice for anybody who has to think about technology and community and how these two interrelate. It will continue to be a good reference for me.
I didn't think it was an easy read though: many of the chapters are very summative, meaning I never really got into it.
1. It creates a whole new language to describe phenomena that I am seeing myself. "Habitat", "Reifecation", "Stewardship", etc. are all very useful to create a better shared understanding.
2. Its emminent practicality. The book is full of thoughtful advice for anybody who has to think about technology and community and how these two interrelate. It will continue to be a good reference for me.
I didn't think it was an easy read though: many of the chapters are very summative, meaning I never really got into it.
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Nancy wrote: "I'm curious for any suggestions you have on improving ways to "get into" some of the chapters more - less from a book writing perspective, an..."Hey Nancy, for me the book was in many ways a call to action and I have recommended it to a few people in my business who I think might benefit. From a reference work to change practice it was one of the best books I have read, from a narrative perspective it was challenging. If that makes sense...
Yeah, that helps. This is a challenge I'm running into w/ complex subjects. There is the "stickiness" of the narrative, but the danger of oversimplifying. In hindsight (and I am not planning to suggest a rewrite! Smile. It took us nearly five years to find the time to write together), I'd probably expand the examples more fully. But I'm not sure that really addresses the challenge. Lots to think about!Stepping away from the book concept, now I want to think more deeply about the narratives I share when I am in conversation with others about technology stewardship. (Which is part of my work this week in the Netherlands!! ) So this is really useful. Thanks.
I'm curious for any suggestions you have on improving ways to "get into" some of the chapters more - less from a book writing perspective, and more about "hooks" for daily learning and conversation about the practice of technology stewardship. I'm not writing another book, but I AM working in the practice daily. So hearing your perspective would be fantastic.