| Work locally | Work in wider group |
|---|---|
| Fast: Just do it | Slow: Committees! |
| Concepts match local needs | Have to adapt to other group's concepts |
| Less usable later | Later, serendipitous reuse |
| Start locally | Later negotiate |
Keep a wise balance.
The semantic web allows a mixture of the two approaches, and smooth transitions between them
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