[okfn-discuss] Greek root for knowledge?

Mon Feb 4 23:37:43 UTC 2013

I want to create a neologism for the infinitely fast flow of knowledge when
there are no barriers and am looking for a (probably) Greek root.

The metaphor is superconductivity and superfluidity. A superconducting
magnet can support trains, run for ever, etc. Any impedance destroys it. I
want to argue that only Open Knowledge (a la OKD) is fit for the modern age
- that licences, logins, etc completely destroy the flow of knowledge.

So, analogous with superconductivity and superfluidity do we have a word
for knowledge?

supersophicity? (sophos = wisdom)
supergnosis? supergnosicity? (but conflation with Christian theology)

or ???

P.

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Peter Murray-Rust
Reader in Molecular Informatics
Unilever Centre, Dep. Of Chemistry
University of Cambridge
CB2 1EW, UK
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