tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100185640669680447.post5821129538455008023..comments2023-04-19T16:28:33.687-07:00Comments on Conviviality Corners: Wikipedia is a convivial toolGlenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490725860124658655noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100185640669680447.post-71279917201742300302008-12-25T16:43:00.000-08:002008-12-25T16:43:00.000-08:00(Was sent here through your comment on George Siem...(Was sent here through your comment on George Siemens's post.)<BR/>Interesting take. We're agreed that this is a fascinating development. Of course, none of this is meant to say that "The Internet/Wikipedia solves everything." But it's rather easy for critical thinkers to be enthusiastic about recent developments in online writing and assessing.<BR/>Hadn't realized the "convivial tool" expression came from Illich. Makes a lot of sense. "Convivial" isn't that prominent in English but it brings about all sorts of relevant associations. In French, especially in Québécois, it has been used to refer something close to "casual" or "cozy." When I first saw your use of the expression on Siemens's blog, I got this notion of solidarity, social support, and "working together for the common good." In short, the opposite of the competitive-bend of "independence training."<BR/>From glancing at Illich's text, I get the impression that the term "convivial" might somehow relate to Spanish usage. That could make sense.<BR/><BR/>Actually, I have yet to read a full text of Illich's. Now might be the best occasion to do so.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your post, reference, link, and inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com