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Information Technology Quarterly, 1985
This issue of "Information Technology Quarterly" is devoted to the theme of "Artificial Intelligence." It contains two major articles: (1) Artificial Intelligence and Law" (D. Peter O'Neill and George D. Wood); (2) "Artificial Intelligence: A Long and Winding Road" (John J. Simon, Jr.). In addition, it contains two sidebars: (1) "Calculating and…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Processes, Computer Science, Expert Systems
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Chesebro, James W. – Communication Quarterly, 1993
Provides a preliminary examination of the relationships which exist between the disciplines of communication and computer science. Isolates the original principles which determined the development of computer science. Suggests how these early formation principles had and continue to have on the study of communication. Focuses on the seminal role…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Science, Information Theory
Kurland, Michael – Popular Computing, 1984
Science fiction writers' perceptions of the "thinking machine" are examined through a review of Baum's Oz books, Heinlein's "Beyond This Horizon," science fiction magazine articles, and works about robots including Asimov's "I, Robot." The future of computers in science fiction is discussed and suggested readings are listed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Authors, Computers, Fantasy
Thornburg, David D. – A+: The Independent Guide to Apple Computing, 1986
Reviews Logo programming language's developmental history, including Papert's vision, creation of LISP, and evolution of Logo from LISP; discusses reasons for Logo not becoming a commonplace programming language; describes Logo program design and its utility for serious programmers; and lists sources of further information on Logo. (MBR)
Descriptors: Adults, Artificial Intelligence, Children, Computer Graphics
Jansen, Sue Curry – 1989
This paper builds upon the poetics of scientific discourse which provide extraordinary insights into the workings of the scientific imagination and into the ways it is both colonized and liberated by the medium of social and ideological transfer--metaphor. The paper examines what constructivism is teaching us about the role metaphor plays in…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Discourse Analysis, Feminism, Imagination
Buckland, Michael; Dye, Charles M. – 1991
This paper presents a history of electronic distance education in the United States. Three broad categories of delivery systems are described: (1) over-the-air open circuit systems such as VHF-UHF stations, microwave, instructional television fixed service (ITFS), communications satellites, and educational radio and television; (2)…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cable Television, Communications Satellites, Delivery Systems