Design for a collective and interactive I Ching knowledge experience

JEAN PIERRE CHARALAMBOS¹ and HILARY BARRETT²

Abstract:

The online I Ching system can be understood in terms of sections and relationships. 'Sections' can be both sections of text, and also components of the I Ching, which is logically subdivisible into hexagrams, trigrams and lines. 'Relationships' are mappings from one hexagram or line to another. The system will provide an I Ching book, online I Ching consultation with a choice of translations and interpretations, and (only for registered users) the option of storing experiences of I Ching divination online and sharing them with other users. It is suggested that translators adopt a GPL-type press licence, or they might opt to allow access for registered users only.