The Forth Wave
Alvin Toffler in his
book The Third wave - Bantam Books (April,
1981) touches on the impact that computers will have on
civilization. We believe the impact on civilization that
software and, in general, information processing systems will
have will be far greater in the next century than initially
thought. And potentially far more dangerous then we seem to be
prepared for.
It is in this context the we strive to discuss the issues
that will help us better reach levels of quality never before
attempted in human history. And it is in this context that we
measure the results of our peers in their attempt to push the
edge of the envelope in software arts & sciences. |