Contextualized knowledge mapping on steroids. Google just acquired MetaWeb, and this inclusion may just make Google the unbeatable 900 lb gorilla of search engines.
The implications are numerous, but I see a more contextual search within the web; based on generalizations that are attached to contextualized entities.
An ingenious idea indeed. We see this approach in Knowledge management products such as TopicScape and The Personal Brain that use relational data bases.
This is also a rather good model for Mind-Visual mapping practices. What do …

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TED Video: Tom Wujec on 3 ways the brain creates meaning, 17 mins
Information designer Tom Wujec talks through three areas of the brain that help us understand words, images, feelings, connections. In this short talk from TEDU, he asks: How can we best engage our brains to help us better understand big ideas?
Visualizations: Gapminder A visual fact based world view, …

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Visualizations: 50 great examples of infographics, interesting examples of infographics
According to wikipedia: Information graphics or infographics are visual representations of information, data or knowledge. These graphics are used where complex information needs to be explained quickly and clearly, such as in signs, maps, journalism, technical writing, and education.
Video: I love mindmapping and I map everyday, 27 min video interview
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The future of Communications visualized. Visualization supports explaining complex and large amounts of  information.