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Due to the rapid evolution of technology we have moved on from 4IR (well it is still happening – only in our minds), which places emphasis on technology. We are now in 5IR which unlike its predecessor places emphasis on creating an equilibrium between both technology and people.
With that being said, one needs to ask: How do we cope in a world where everything is connected to everything else? In comes De Leuze and Gualltari’s Rhizome Theory, which provides us with some clues/guidelines. Prof Cronjé took delegates through the six elements of the Rhizome Theory, which facilitate learning in a connected world.
Connection: Encourage ceaseless connection and diversity in people, ideas, and resources.
Heterogeneity: Diversity between parts/components (No two things are the same)
Multiplicity: Multiplicity of solutions, finding the one relevant thing
Rupture: Deconstruction and regeneration of pieces/parts/components
Cartography: Mapping connections between parts
Decalcomania: Putting things together until a pattern appears
We were reminded that the Information specialists/librarians’ job is to keep students away from books…by giving them the one book they need and keep them away from the million books they don’t need
The session ended with a game of Kahoot
View photos of the event of our Facebook page
You are cordially invited to a Southern African Online User Group’s (SAOUG) Event
| Date: | Monday, 26 August 2019 |
| Time: | 08:30 – 12:00 |
| Venue: | University of Pretoria: Groenkloof Research Commons – Media Building (cnr George Storrar & Leyds Streets) |
| Cost: | R150 for paid-up members; R300 for non-members |
Programme
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Welcome and announcements |
| 09:15 – 10:30 | TALK: Beyond the 4th Industrial Revolution – The human implications of the technological disruptions – by Prof Johannes Cronje Where the 4th Industrial Revolution is primarily about technology, the 5th will be about an integration of people and technology. How do we cope in a world where everything is connected to everything else. De Leuze and Gualltari’s Rhizome Theory provides us with some good clues. This talk will guide delegates through the six elements of the Rhizome, Contentedness and Heterogeneity, Multiplicity and Asygnifying rupture, Cartography and Decalcomania. Delegates will then be challenged to rate the extent to which they are ready for the next big phase. |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Questions & Closure |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Light finger lunch & Networking |
| TO RSVP: | Please complete the REGISTRATION FORM by Monday, 19 August 2019 OR Contact Elisca at: events.saoug@gmail.com |
| Cancellation fee: | Please take note: In case of “no-show” or cancellation of less than 7 days before the meeting, you will have to pay the full non-member price |
2019 Membership
Click here to renew your membership. Individual Membership = R 160.00 / Corporate/Institutional Membership = R 580.00
OR contact Cindy-Lee Daniels at: saoug.membership@gmail.com
