The involvement of computers in modern weaponry is considerable,
especially in efforts to improve accuracy. This question of
accuracy, and the discourse of 'surgical strikes' associated with
high technology weapons in modern war, are examined. Drawing upon
the writings of Carl von Clausewitz, the misleading and often
dangerous implications of this ideology are discussed. We question
whether the fundamental nature of war has changed.
In this article cheating in network and specifically online computer games is looked into as a moral offence. Reasons for the public ignoring the issue are brought forth. We present what could be considered as cheating in generic terms and in context. Different kinds of cheating are delineated, and remedies proposed. We also identify what is not cheating.
Various health service and voluntary sector agencies dealing with drug misusers in a large city in the North of England have set up a task group to co-ordinate their assessment and referral process. An IT solution to their needs was believed to be desirable but raises serious issues concerning confidentiality, and the suitability of an IT solution to the particular information problem. The approach is informed by Social Informatics and utilises Soft Systems Methodology within the framework of Joint Application Development.
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