Paper Info
Title
ASC conference, CYBCOM discussion.
Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to review online records of the conference of the American Society for Cybernetics (ASC) in the summer of 2010. Also reviewed is a burst of activity on the Cybernetics Discussion Group (CYBCOM) list associated with the ASC, during October and November 2010. The discussion continues at the time of writing. Design/methodology/approach - The aim is to review developments on the internet, especially those of general cybernetic interest. Findings - The records of the ASC conference convey its flavour and atmosphere but are obviously no substitute for participation. The burst of activity in the CYBCOM list began with reference to a derogatory commentary on the political significance of cybernetics. The implications of this were rapidly dismissed, but with the invoking of basic principles, particularly that of "recursive distinctioning", which prompted very much further discussion. Current discussion is of the meaning to be attached to "recursion". Practical implications - Cybernetics is absolved from being a tool of capitalist oppression. The careful consideration given to various basic concepts in the CYBCOM discussion clarifies a variety of issues. Originality/value - It is hoped this is a valuable periodic review.
Year
DOI
Venue
2011
10.1108/03684921111142485
KYBERNETES
Keywords
Field
DocType
Arts,Design,Mathematics,Cybernetics,Conferences
Engineering ethics,Computer science,Operations research,Discussion group,The arts,Politics,Recursion,Cybernetics,Management science,The Internet
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
40
5-6
0368-492X
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
0
0.34
1
Authors
1
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Alex M. Andrew114869.09