Peter (and everybody)
I don't think that the benefit of ontologies is necessarily a better
understanding of particular problem domains. This might be sometimes the
case, but the main reason that people are interested in ontologies seems
to be to me that they want to solve information exchange/
interoperability problems. (01)
I tried to integrate your proposal with the existing text. Against my
better judgment I gave it a try and rephrased the introduction in a way
that explains what ontology is and what its benefits are. I am sure I
will regret that very soon. (02)
Best
Fabian (03)
Peter F Brown (Pensive) wrote:
> As promised, here is a first cut of a possible introduction text for the
>communiqué.
> This is the strawman, not me - please beat appropriately.
>
> "Practical ontology development is of increasing importance - as witnessed
>for example by the growing interest in the Semantic Web - and contributes a
>better understanding of particular problem domains. It also provides formal
>processes and methodologies to address information modelling in a way that
>goes beyond the more limited scope often encountered when modelling for
>specific applications or functions.
>
> "As a result, ontologists (whether that be a formal job title, a functional
>role or implicit in the work of an organisation) are in ever greater demand.
>
> Our concern therefore, it to recognise that the role of 'ontologist' ss a
>specific discipline that requires, as does any discipline, a distinct set of
>skills. As these skills are in more demand, we need therefore to examine the
>role of formal education and training in providing us with the ontologists of
>tomorrow."
>
> Peter
>
>
> Peter F Brown
> Managing Director
> Pensive nv/sa
>
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