Knowmad Society

by John W. Moravec, Pieter Spinder (With), Bianca Stokman (With)

Knowmad Society explores the future of learning, work, and how we relate with each other in a world driven by accelerating change, value networks, and the rise of knowmads. Knowmads are nomadic knowledge Creative, imaginative, and innovative people who can work with almost anybody, anytime, and anywhere. The jobs associated with 21st century knowledge and innovation workers have become much less specific concerning task and place, but require more value-generative applications of what they know. The office as we know it is gone. Schools and other learning spaces will follow next. In this book, nine authors from three continents, ranging from academics to business leaders, share their visions for the future of learning and work. Educational and organizational implications are uncovered, experiences are shared, and the contributors explore what it’s going to take for individuals, organizations, and nations to succeed in Knowmad Society.

272 pages, Paperback

First published November 8, 2013

Reviews

[Alireza Hejazi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a compendium of essays written aimed at reminding the necessity of educational transformation. It is a wealth of information useful to everyone interested in educational transformation and innovation. It is a blueprint for creating future-proof education ecosystems. It explores the future of training, work, and the interactions between educators and learners in a changing world. It examines the value of education and the emergence of knowmads. Moravec (2013) defines knowmads as nomadic knowledge workers who are imaginative, creative, and innovative experts. In his view, they can cooperate with almost everybody beyond the limits of place and time. This book offers an extensive discussion of knowmads’ characteristics, activities, roles, responsibilities, and hopes for better futures. Education professionals and knowledge experts may find this book helpful to their studies and works.

[Chris Wejr · Rating 4 out of 5]

The authors definitely got my wheels spinning as they present a number of stories and examples of education and economic cultures that have completely moved away from traditional structures. A good read but one that is best read with someone to chat with about how this would look in local contexts.