STRATEGIC CORRESPONDENCES - COMPUTER-AIDED INSIGHT SCAFFOLDING

Building on the arguments of earlier papers, this paper advocates the use of centro-symmetric diagrams, controlled through suitable graphics software, to hold and re-configure concept sets - whether user initia ted or supported by a library of such sets. It is emphasized that comp uter software features have evolved to such a high degree that it is w orthwhile challenging any new approach to knowledge organization with the question: ''what could that software feature offer to knowledge or ganization?''. Often the software already available offers facilities superior to the needs articulated or envisaged by those concerned with knowledge organization.