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About theChair.org

A chair is a learning symbol because it is often used by people in a learning environment, such as a school, office or while reading, using the computer or watching TV. Medical procedure chairs, like the one in our logo, are also commonly used in information assimilation technology in science fiction. Eg. The Matrix. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could simply plug in and download specific, relevant information straight into our brains without overloading them?

Since the rise of the Internet, the availability of information has been multiplying at an exponential rate, with a resulting decrease in quality. Despite the best efforts of Internet search engines and directories, libraries and educators, the sheer volume of books, DVDs, presentations, courses and websites in the world, is often overwhelming.

Because we are only going to be bombarded with more and more information as time goes on, it is important to develop a reliable list of learning materials as soon as possible. These lists are aimed at self-teachers, people who want to learn from their homes or offices. Information will be general or basic at first, but with the potential to expand into greater depth as time goes on. No matter how brilliant the information published in books, videos and websites is, these media will never replace mainstream education, which fosters interaction, hands on/practical learning and curriculum tailored to specific cultures and individuals.

theChair.org is a new concept, currently seeking funding and collaboration. Though still in the brainstorming phase, the general aim of theChair is to be a reliable source of recommended pathways to learning. It aims to become a comprehensive information filter. Users will click through to their desired learning category and sub-category, eventually being able to view a series of website links and/or recommended steps to take in learning certain topics in a logical order. They will be able to rate and comment on each step in the pathway, suggest new or replacement steps and report broken links or policy violations.

theChair.org will be maintained by human beings who are biased only by their own knowledge (or lack thereof), not by advertising or self-promotion. The ultimate aim will be for theChair.org to hold enough data about its users that it can filter information specifically relevant to their age, location, education, intelligence, career status, interests etc. People not wishing to divulge personal information can browse the categories manually to choose the most appropriate information themselves. The website will be completely free and open, however it may feature advertisements in order to provide for its own development.

The above matrix is a blueprint only—a basic structure built for the purpose of research, planning and ideas generation. For more information about getting involved please visit our parent website Greenslade Creations.