Thursday, June 23, 2005

We know more than we can tell.

Jon's Radio references a telling phrase: "The Tacit Dimension of Tech Support, refers to The Tacit Dimension, a 1967 book by the scientist/philosopher Michael Polanyi. One of his touchstone phrases was: 'We know more than we can tell.'"


This is one reason why the agile 'workwith' is so important. Seeing, sharing, doing with another person, is the best way to learn. It takes time to assimilate in this way, but also some stability, in both context and purpose; elements common to a traditional apprenticeship.

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