Discusses current issues in the design of information systems, noting contributions from three professions--computer science, human factors engineering, and information science. The eclectic nature of human factors engineering and the difficulty of drawing together studies with human engineering or software psychological components from diverse…

A combination of Eastern philosophy and cybernetics leads to a method of improving athletic skills (especially basketball) which is based on the theoretical basis of Maltz's philosophy of successful goal attainment. The method is relevant to the total educational process and to counselors. (SB)

Research findings indicate that major breakthroughs in education will have to occur through direct cortical intervention, using either chemical or electronic means. It will eventually be possible to build sophisticated intelligence amplifiers that will be internal extensions of our brains, significantly more powerful than present day computers,…