About Quote by David Weinberger
“If explicit metadata is a real problem, it raises problems that just can't be solved. It's not that we're not good at it; it's the problems cannot be solved because we're not going to agree about these deep questions of how we organize.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Future of Knowledge Organization, 2005
When metadata standards conflict, deeper disagreements about organization prevent solutions.
In simple terms: Metadata conflicts stem from differing views on organization.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address foundational disagreements.
Themes
information architecture
metadata
collaboration
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
critical
reflective
When to use this quote
- digital libraries
- enterprise data management
- research data repositories
Key Concepts
ontology
semantic interoperability
governance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we bridge differing organizational philosophies?
- What processes foster agreement on metadata standards?
A Different Perspective
Consensus on deep organizational questions is hard to achieve.
