[Asis-l] Knowledge 2008

[chaim Zins]

 Dear Friends & Colleagues,

*Knowledge 2008* is an ongoing R&D project aimed at mapping human knowledge
and facilitating efficient information searching. The project is composed
of 6 parts:
*Map of Human Knowledge <http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/Map/Map.html>*,
*Portal to Human
Knowledge<http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/Portal/Portal.html>
*, *Smart Search <http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/search/index.html>*, *
Encyclopedia <http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/encyclopedia/index.html>*,
*Overview <http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/overview/1.html>*, and *Academic
Forum* <http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/Forum/Forum.html>.

The project is based on a scientific study. Please feel free to reflect on
the theoretical perspectives (see bellow) and the practical implications of
the project.

*If you wish to support the project, please review the sections related
to your fields of expertise. *

For more information please see a detailed overview of the project:

  *Knowledge 2008: Map of Human
Knowledge<http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/Map/Map.html>
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  http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/Map/Map.html
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*Overview.* A systematic map of human knowledge. The knowledge map maps 500
major fields. Human knowledge is composed of 10 pillars. Each pillar is divided
into relevant categories and presents the relevant field. The map is an *
ontology* of human knowledge, rather than a classification scheme.

*Unique characteristics.* To better evaluate the map let us look at its
unique characteristics:

1. The 10 pillar structure, which is based on the *Knowledge - Supernatural
- Universe - Humans* model is unique.

2. The distinction between categories of the map (e.g., *Theory*) and fields
of knowledge (e.g., *Philosophy of Knowledge*) is unique.
Imagine that the *Map *mirrors a library. The pillars are bookcases. The
categories are shelves, and the fields of knowledge are books. The Library
of Human Knowledge has 10 bookcases, 100 shelves, and a collection of 500
books.

3. The *Theory - Embodiment* structure is unique. The map has a *Theory -
Embodiment* structure. It is manifested within the map level, the pillar
level, and the field level.

[in the map level: Pillar 1 is 'the theory' part of human knowledge (HK). It
is composed of the meta-knowledge of HK. Pillars 2-10 are 'the embodiment'
of HK. They are composed of our knowledge on the explored phenomena (the
supernatural, the universe, the living world, and humans. In the pillar
level: Each pillar has 'a theory' category. In the field level: Each field
has 'a theory' sub-field (e.g., Philosophy of Medicine, Literary Theory,
Philosophy of Art)

4. The categories of the map were formulated in this research.

 *Knowledge 2008: Portal to Human
Knowledge<http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/Portal/Portal.html>
*
 http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/Portal/Portal.html
<http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/index.html>

 *Overview.* A systematic portal to *top quality resources*. Currently, the
portal includes hundreds links to top resources in all fields of knowledge.
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*Rationale.*  Following Bradford's law (1934) it is assumed that for every
field there are core resources that include the core knowledge of the field.
The portal will include links to the core  resources in all the major
fields.

 *Knowledge 2008: Smart
Search<http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/search/index.html>
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 http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/search/index.html
<http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/index.html>

 *Overview.* A systematic user interface of Internet search engines. It is
designed to facilitate an efficient information searching. Currently, it is
implemented for Google search engine.

*Rationale.* Search words are essential for formulating effective search
queries. Unfortunately, most searchers are not familiar with the relevant
search terms. It is assumed that in every field there are main keywords that
relate to the core knowledge of the field. The idea is to develop a
systematic user interface that presents the main keywords in the major
fields of knowledge.

 *Knowledge 2008: Encyclopedic Portal to
Wikipedia<http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/encyclopedia/index.html>
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http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/encyclopedia/index.html

*Overview*. A systematic portal to the Wikipedia Encyclopedia. The portal
implements the knowledge map for facilitating systematic access to
Wikipedia's encyclopedic articles.

*Rationale.* Wikipedia is a general encyclopedia. It is free
and popular. Undoubtedly, Wikipedia is a significant international,
intercultural, and interdisciplinary project despite the poor quality of
many articles. Note that the map can be implemented in other encyclopedias.

*Overview <http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/overview/1.html>*
http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/overview/1.html
A concise overview of the knowledge map.

 *Forum <http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/Forum/Forum.html>*
http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/Forum/Forum.html
An academic and professional forum (via email) on the theoretical and
practical aspects of the project.

Looking forward to your response. Thanks.

Chaim Zins

*Knowledge 2008* <http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/index.html>:
*Map<http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/Map/Map.html>
* - *Portal <http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/Portal/Portal.html>* -
Encyclopedia <http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/encyclopedia/index.html>
- Smart
Search <http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/search/index.html> -
Overview<http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/overview/1.html>-
Forum <http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/Forum/Forum.html>  **
*Knowledge Map of Information Science<http://www.success.co.il/is/index.html>
*


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Chaim Zins, PhD.
Knowledge Mapping Research
26 Hahaganah St, Jerusalem 97852, Israel;
Tel/Fax: 972-2-5816705
Email: chaim.zins at gmail.com
Homepage: www.success.co.il
Knowledge 2006: Map of Human Knowledge
(http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/index.html)
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