I am spending most of the day in literacy and library discussions, helping define the audience of the Digital Public Library [of America]. It is a fantastic project. And I am warmed by the society-spanning groups that come together aound this vision for the evolution of libraries.
We should to bottle this type of shared sense-making, social diplomacy, and brainstorming. “How do we solve the collective action problem for all of us who share these common goals?” It must unfold from an institution-managed process to one that is low-cost, almost entirely online, and driven by the passion of its crowds. That would revolutionize planning for many walks of modern life.
I will be posting discussion transcripts where I can; keep your eye on #dplawest for pointers.