tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161818992836988892.post7277935965022166246..comments2023-05-29T06:04:14.967-06:00Comments on Mobilizing Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture: Connecting theory and method: capabilities, communities of practice, and tracking media usageGordon A. Gowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17116843398647485965noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161818992836988892.post-76346289669997550832014-01-29T06:02:05.461-07:002014-01-29T06:02:05.461-07:00I really like that concept of ritual as a conceptu...I really like that concept of ritual as a conceptual bridge between the focus on individuals and the capabilities approach that is more focused on benefits for being part of a group and the individual benefitting the group. We know from recent research that many people are motivated by a sense of belonging and contribution to a higher purpose, whereas it seems that when experts speak of ICTs they are often assuming the only reason the person is using it is for some sort of personal gain. I like the dynamic definitions of development as sustained interaction may last for varied periods depending on the needs of the individual and group, and thus no longer be sustained when other priorities take hold.Naomi Krogmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09228206138865042110noreply@blogger.com