Summary:
The book explores the shift from physical to digital organization of information, arguing that traditional categories and order are being replaced by a new system where everything is miscellaneously categorized, enabling more personalized and powerful ways of managing knowledge. It delves into the implications of this digital disorder for businesses, education, and our everyday interactions with information.
Key points:
1. Three Orders of Order: Weinberger describes how we organize information in three ways. First order: arranging physical items (like books). Second order: cataloging info about items (like a library card catalog). Third order: digital organization allows for flexible, multiple categorization (like tags and hyperlinks).
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