Complexity is just a word
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Complexity can be defined as a verbal construct or a mental image that may serve as an instrument to think and communicate. Complexity is just a tool used for thinking and communicating about different aspects of the phenomenal world. It is more important and logical to identify the properties commonly associated with complexity than identifying it, such as a complex phenomenon that consists of many parts or items, the numerous interactions among parts, and the synergies that the combined parts produce.
Publication Name: Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0040-1625
Year: 1998
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"Smart machines" as philosopher kings
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The proposal of programming the smart machines as philosopher kings along with the technology applicable are presented. The threats posed by the artificial intelligence based super intelligent machines are discussed.
Publication Name: Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0040-1625
Year: 2004
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From my perspective
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The trends of drastic climate change all over the world, are discussed. The urgent need to develop strategic plans so as to minimize the adverse effects of the global climate change is emphasized.
Publication Name: Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0040-1625
Year: 2005
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