[okfn-discuss] Greek root for knowledge?

Mon Feb 4 23:48:42 UTC 2013

On Feb 4, 2013, at 3:37 PM, Peter Murray-Rust <pm286 at cam.ac.uk> wrote:

> 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.

Amen.

> 
> 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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