[Curativity Center] The “Host-Guest” Mode of “WXMY”

Summary

The article discusses the development and application of the "Mapping Thematic Dialogue" method, utilizing the "WXMY" meta-diagram and introducing the "Host-Guest" mode, as part of the Thematic Engagement project.

Abstract

The author introduces a novel approach called "Mapping Thematic Dialogue," which is grounded in the "WXMY" meta-diagram, a tool for interdisciplinary curation. This method is exemplified through the author's personal journey of "Activity — Opportunity" Thematic Dialogue. The "Host-Guest" mode, a new concept introduced by the author, allows for switching perspectives within the diagram to facilitate thematic engagement. The article also touches upon the use of secondary diagrams, such as a new style of timeline diagram, in conjunction with the primary "WXMY" diagram, reflecting the idea of "Diagram Blending" previously introduced by the author.

Opinions

The author emphasizes the utility of the "WXMY" meta-diagram as a foundational tool for the "Mapping Thematic Dialogue" method.
The "Host-Guest" mode is presented as a recent innovation by the author, enhancing the flexibility and applicability of the "WXMY" diagram.
The article suggests that the combination of primary and secondary diagrams, as per the concept of "Diagram Blending," is essential for a comprehensive mapping of thematic dialogues.
The author values the creation of new diagramming practices, such as the timeline diagram, to support the Thematic Engagement project's methodology.

[Curativity Center] The “Host-Guest” Mode of “WXMY”

Today I work on developing a new method called “Mapping Thematic Dialogue”. I use my journey of “Activity — Opportunity” Thematic Dialogue as an example.

I don’t develop a new diagram or map for this method because it is based on the “WXMY” meta-diagram.

The above link is an introduction to the “WXMY” meta-diagram. Though it discusses several details of the spatial structure of the diagram, it doesn’t mention the “Host-Guest” mode.

Why?

I just wrote the notion of “Switch between Host and Guest” this morning.

The diagram below is the other example of the “Host-Guest” mode of the “WXMY” diagram.

The WXMY meta-diagram is not the only diagram I used for the method.

For example, I also develop a new style of timeline diagram.

This month I develop several mapping methods for the Thematic Engagement project.

For each method, I tend to use one primary diagram with several other secondary diagrams. This pattern echoes the notion of “Diagram Blending” I coined last year.

[Curativity Center] The “Host-Guest” Mode of “WXMY”

The Knowledge Curation Toolkit #2: WXMY for Interdisciplinary Curation

The advanced version of Theme U

Diagram Blending: Building Diagram Networks (Introduction)

The development of a new practice of diagramming