Coding

(v.f re Assumed flat plane  absolute categorization can be driven by instrumentality (links to feminist criticism? ask Catherine re refs) re natural systems: complementary, self similar, no absolute boundary,

(metaphor of hands of body)

*the tendency towards classification via binary categories is an issue  with potentially serious consequences in the context of fixing (arbitrary and profitable) oppositional subject positions...

Classification/coding  can be 'object' based or functional...

i.e. can relate to human need or be an isolated depiction -  e.g. it can be automated and uncurious replication or a conscious deliberation and discussion  of function.(relates to Habermas Communicative Discourse)


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