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{{d|High modernism|haɪ ˈmɒdᵊnɪzᵊm|n}}A form of modernism, characterised by an utmost faith in the power of science and technology to organise, explain and manage the social and natural worlds. | |||
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To be contrasted with “[[metis]]”: the local expert applying knowhow, folk knowledge, experience to deal with situations on the ground when you see them. The high-modernists inhabit your management layers and the management consultancy profession. “[[Metis]]” is possessed by our old friend, the [[subject matter expert]]. | To be contrasted with “[[metis]]”: the local expert applying knowhow, folk knowledge, experience to deal with situations on the ground when you see them. The high-modernists inhabit your management layers and the management consultancy profession. “[[Metis]]” is possessed by our old friend, the [[subject matter expert]]. |