Rationality and Digital Technology

Holmes, Neville (2004) Rationality and Digital Technology. Computer, 37 (9). 116, 114-115. ISSN 0018-9162

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MC.2004.143

Abstract

The computing profession must monitor the development of digital technology and, if necessary, influence it. The author reviews the role of rationality and irrationality in society, examines the actual and potential effects of digital technology on social rationality and irrationality, and the need for professional control of that technology.

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Keywords:	rationality, digital technology, social effects of technology
Subjects:	370000 Studies in Human Society > 370600 History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine > 370602 Sociology and Social Studies of Science and Technology 360000 Policy and Political Science > 360200 Policy and Administration > 360203 Research, Science and Technology Policy 380000 Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences > 380100 Psychology > 380105 Social and Community Psychology
ID Code:	1403
Deposited By:	Mr Neville Holmes
Deposited On:	18 Jul 2007
Last Modified:	09 Jan 2008 02:30
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