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by conceivable computing devices. This issue is interesting from the point of view of physical eschatology, as well as general futurological topics, like the degree of confidence in long-term physical predictions or viability of the large-scale simulations of complex systems. 1

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Teleworking: International Perspectives is an up-to-date, groundbreaking and comprehensive assessment of teleworking. Inspired by a conference at Brunel University, which was sponsored by BT and the European Commission, the book features contributions from a range of international and interdisciplinary perspectives. As well as an original analysis of the theoretical context of the post-industrial and postmodern world, the book also contains detailed empirical studies examining teleworking in a number of different countries. Contributors explore many of the main issues in teleworking, drawing on insights from business, economics, sociology and information systems. These include: conceptualising teleworking; the management of spatial, temporal and cultural boundaries; the possibility of the virtual organisation; integrating teleworking into an organisational perspective. Teleworking: International Perspectives is a valuable introduction to teleworking and an important contribution to the debate on the future of work. Paul J. Jackson is a lecturer in Management Studies at Brunel University, UK. Jos M. van der Wielen is a researcher and consultant for O&i Management

We explain how modern programmable logic devices have capabilities that are well suited for them to assume a central role in the implementation of networked systems, now and in the future. To date, such devices have featured largely in ASIC substitution roles within networked systems; this usage has been highly successful, allowing faster times to market and reduced engineering costs. We argue that there are many additional opportunities for productively using these devices. The requirement is exposure of their high inherent computational concurrency matched by concurrent memory accessibility, their rich on-chip interconnectivity and their complete programmability, at a higher level of abstraction that matches the implementation needs of networked systems. We discuss specific examples supporting this view, and present a highly flexible soft platform architecture at an appropriate level of abstraction from physical devices. This may be viewed as a particularly configurable and programmable type of network processor, offering scope both for innovative networked system implementation and for new directions in networking research. In particular, it is aimed at facilitating scalable solutions, matching differently resourced programmable logic devices to differing performance and sophistication requirements of networked systems, from cheap consumer appliances to high-end network switching. 1.

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Quoting and reproduction is allowed with proper source indication/bibliographic details. ISBN: 87-7415-292-0 The project behind this book has been carried out with the support of the European Community in the framework of the Socrates programme. It should be noted that sole responsibility lies with the authors and that the Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained in the book.

This report serves as a broad introduction to social informatics, not as a textbook. The report contains six chapters which need not be read sequentially, a list of references, and five appendices. The chapters are summarized below. Chapter I - Introduction to Social Informatics: This chapter emphasizes how social informatics research can add value to institutions and organizations. It begins with a definition and short illustration of social informatics. We also demonstrate how this research can help to illuminate social and organizational issues with the developments in networked digital technologies.

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The goal of the field of Artificial Intelligence is to understand intelligence and create a human-equivalent or transhuman mind. Beyond this lies another question—whether the creation of this mind will benefit the world; whether the AI will take actions that are benevolent or malevolent, safe or uncaring, helpful or hostile. Creating Friendly AI describes the design features and cognitive architecture required to produce a benevolent—“Friendly”—Artificial Intelligence. Creating Friendly AI also analyzes the ways in which AI and human psychology are likely to differ, and the ways