http://caffeinatedconversations.com/2009/12/28/the-many-conversations-that-have-and-continue-to-shape-caffeinated-conversations/ Capturing. Collecting. Creating. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:23:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://caffeinatedconversations.com/2009/12/28/the-many-conversations-that-have-and-continue-to-shape-caffeinated-conversations/comment-page-1/#comment-453 Jason Simon Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:55:57 +0000 http://caffeinatedconversations.com/2009/12/28/the-many-conversations-that-have-and-continue-to-shape-caffeinated-conversations/#comment-453 @Melody This particular reading is very accessible, but it's an interpretation/exploration of Foucault's work. I've read Foucault and Social Dialogue many times; about once a year. I've read Uncommon Grounds as well. And many other books on coffee, coffeehouses, and conversation. @Melody This particular reading is very accessible, but it’s an interpretation/exploration of Foucault’s work. I’ve read Foucault and Social Dialogue many times; about once a year. I’ve read Uncommon Grounds as well. And many other books on coffee, coffeehouses, and conversation.

]]> http://caffeinatedconversations.com/2009/12/28/the-many-conversations-that-have-and-continue-to-shape-caffeinated-conversations/comment-page-1/#comment-451 Melody Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:58:22 +0000 http://caffeinatedconversations.com/2009/12/28/the-many-conversations-that-have-and-continue-to-shape-caffeinated-conversations/#comment-451 Thank you for the background info and history. Very interesting. The Foucault reading sounds very dense and difficult. At one point I read about half of Uncommon Grounds which is a good coffee history type book. Did you ever finish the Foucault book? Thank you for the background info and history. Very interesting. The Foucault reading sounds very dense and difficult. At one point I read about half of Uncommon Grounds which is a good coffee history type book. Did you ever finish the Foucault book?

]]> http://caffeinatedconversations.com/2009/12/28/the-many-conversations-that-have-and-continue-to-shape-caffeinated-conversations/comment-page-1/#comment-441 Jason Simon Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:13:16 +0000 http://caffeinatedconversations.com/2009/12/28/the-many-conversations-that-have-and-continue-to-shape-caffeinated-conversations/#comment-441 @Melinda Blau Ray Oldenburg uses the term "third place" to describe places which are "anchors" of community life and facilitate and foster broader, more creative interaction. He uses the term in relation to first place (home) and second place (work). I'm all for creating / opening spaces that allow for people to "morph." For me, it's all about creating opportunities for people to talk about whatever matters most to them. However, people ultimately choose what they make of the spaces that they inhabit. @Melinda Blau Ray Oldenburg uses the term “third place” to describe places which are “anchors” of community life and facilitate and foster broader, more creative interaction. He uses the term in relation to first place (home) and second place (work). I’m all for creating / opening spaces that allow for people to “morph.” For me, it’s all about creating opportunities for people to talk about whatever matters most to them. However, people ultimately choose what they make of the spaces that they inhabit.

]]> http://caffeinatedconversations.com/2009/12/28/the-many-conversations-that-have-and-continue-to-shape-caffeinated-conversations/comment-page-1/#comment-440 Melinda Blau Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:40:55 +0000 http://caffeinatedconversations.com/2009/12/28/the-many-conversations-that-have-and-continue-to-shape-caffeinated-conversations/#comment-440 Jason, here's some food--or coffee--for thought. The key is the diverse group of people you're collecting not the coffee per se. I devoted a whole chapter to "being spaces"--places where strangers morph into something more. Coffee shops are quintessential being spaces! Jason, here’s some food–or coffee–for thought. The key is the diverse group of people you’re collecting not the coffee per se. I devoted a whole chapter to “being spaces”–places where strangers morph into something more. Coffee shops are quintessential being spaces!

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