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.
History
Publication title
Computer
Volume
37
Article number
9
Number
9
Pagination
116, 114-115
ISSN
0018-9162
Publication status
Published
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