describing self organisation

[douglas germann]

Michael--

Wonderful!

		:- Doug.

On Thu, 2009-11-05 at 11:15 +0800, Anglican Chaplain wrote:
> Do you wrestle sometimes with how to 'describe' self organisation?
> 
> I work in the university and I was walking past one of the main lawn
> areas where students eat their lunch - it's called the "Oak Lawn'. I was
> suddenly struck by the way people were sitting - about 30 groups - none
> with less than 3 people and none with more than 10. Average around 7
> people - all sitting in circles. Presumably talking about things they
> care about with people they want to talk with. 
> 
> The same week a photograph of this scene appeared in the campus news
> paper with a reflection by the Guild President (that's the Student
> Union), who was reflecting on some of the features of the campus that he
> liked the most. He identified his favourite spot as the Oak Lawn and
> this is part of what he wrote:
> 
> "But for a student I don't think that there is anywhere more memorable
> or important to us that the Oak Lawn. Situated in the centre of the
> campus and bounded by the Law School, Social Science and Guild Village,
> Oak Lawn is the heart and soul of campus [note the language in this very
> 'secular university']. There is nothing better than a lazy day lying
> around with friends under the massive oaks, listening to music,
> discussing all those important questions of life, or even just having a
> little snooze".
> 
> Next time I need to describe self organisation to someone, I am just
> going to pull out this photograph!
> 
> Michael Wood
> 
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