From Vienna to California: a journey across disciplines: An interview with Heinz von Foerster
Abstract
Purpose
Seeks to promote an understanding of a multidisciplinary approach to artificial intelligence and the humanities.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper is based on an interview with Heinz von Foerster.
Findings
Describes von Foerster's personal and intellectual journey which made him a transdisciplinary scientist and the founder and director of the Biological Computer Laboratory.
Originality/value
Provides a better understanding in how the complexity of scientific practice should be reflected in an open and flexible attitude towards the objects of enquiry.
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Citation
Franchi, S., Güzeldere, G. and Minch, E. (2005), "From Vienna to California: a journey across disciplines: An interview with Heinz von Foerster", Kybernetes, Vol. 34 No. 1/2, pp. 15-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684920510575717
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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