Thursday, June 17, 2010

tpm50: the philosophers' magazine


tpm50 The best ideas of the 21st century

A 50th issue special (3rd quarter 2010) is on news stands. Perhaps as a warning (or lesson) for those managing or contemplating information projects - at No. 13:

Philosophy of information
Luciano Floridi

It looks as if there is an ironic subtext for ICT professionals here as the first idea featured is -

Conscious machines,
Igor Aleksander

And while the Floridi's Philosophy of information had me running to the till - it is followed by:

Non-critical thinking,
Nick Fotion

This is a 128 page little gem at £5.99 $US 9.99. More to follow me thinks. ...