As the process of submission is apparently a little bit slow, the deadline
for paper submissions for the Symposium on "Cybernetic Principles of
Knowledge Development" in Vienna has been extended from October 8 to
October 20 (implying less time for us, reviewers, to read and evaluate).
I would urge everybody interested to submit a paper as soon as possible,
since this is an excellent occasion to meet and get feedback from many of
the most active researchers in the domain, as well as being published in an
esteemed and well-distributed Conference Proceedings book. This applies
especially to everybody interested in the Principia Cybernetica Project.
For those who are still hesitating to submit: at present only a short (max.
7 pages) draft paper is required. You will get the chance to polish up the
text for the final version, which needs to be ready by January. As a
chairman, I would accept shortened or otherwise adapted versions of papers
(to be) published elsewhere (e.g. in the special issue of "World Futures"
devoted to Principia Cybernetica research). I also want to remark that
researchers from Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union can apply for
special funding from the Congress organizers (see further).
Francis Heylighen
CALL FOR PAPERS
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* Symposium : *
* CYBERNETIC PRINCIPLES OF KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT *
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as part of the
12th European Meeting on Cybernetics and Systems Research
EMCSR'94, Vienna, April 5-8, 1994
About the Symposium:
A symposium in collaboration with the Principia Cybernetica Project (PCP)
will be held at EMCSR'94. Chairmen are F. Heylighen (representing PCP) and
S. Umpleby. The theme is a cybernetic perspective on the creation and
evolution of knowledge in the broadest sense, with special emphasis on
methods of model construction in science. We wish to focus on both
fundamental principles (what is knowledge, what is science, which criteria
distinguish adequate knowledge, how does knowledge originate and develop,
what is the role of induction, abduction, blind variation, selection,
recombination, memetic spreading...) and practical applications (which
methods and tools can help us to steer or improve the generation of
knowledge). The latter is especially important for the Principia
Cybernetica Project, as a collaborative computer-supported attempt to
develop philosophical knowledge.
The EMCSR meetings are possibly the most important and best organized large
congresses in their domain. Though they are traditionally called
"European", they really bring together researchers from all continents.
Among the distinctive features are the high quality, well-distributed
Proceedings, which are available at the start of the Conference. This
implies that papers should be submitted (to the Congress secretariat, not
to the chairpersons!) quite a while before the start of the conference.
After the succesful organization of a symposium at the 8th World Congress
of Systems and Cybernetics (New York, 1990), of the 1st Workshop of the
Principia Cybernetica Project (Brussels, 1991), and of a Symposium at the
13th Int. Congress on Cybernetics (Namur, 1992), this will be the fourth
official activity of the Principia Cybernetica Project.
For more information about the Symposium (not for paper submissions), contact:
Dr. Francis Heylighen
PO-PESP, Free University of Brussels, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium.
Fax: +32-2-641 24 89.
E-mail: fheyligh@vnet3.vub.ac.be.
Prof. Stuart Umpleby
Dep. of Management Science, School of Business and Public Management,
George Washington University, Washington DC 20052, USA.
Fax: +1-202-994 4930.
E-mail: umpleby@gwuvm.bitnet.
About EMCSR'94:
Twelfth European Meeting
on Cybernetics and Systems Research
April 5-8, 1994
at the University of Vienna (Main Building)
Conference fee :
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Contributors : AS 2500 if paid before January 31, 1994
AS 3200 if paid later
Participants : AS 3500 if paid before January 31, 1994
AS 4200 if paid later
(AS 100 = about $ 9)
The conference fee includes participation in the Twelfth European Meeting,
attendance at official receptions, and the volume of the proceedings
available at the Meeting.
About the Congress:
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The European Meetings on Cybernetics and Systems Research have been held
every two years in Austria since 1972. In 1992, 300 scientists from more
than 30 countries met to present, hear and discuss 210 papers). As on the
earlier occasions, eminent speakers of international reputation will
present latest research results at daily plenary sessions, in addition to
the parallel symposia listed below.
Symposia:
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A General Systems Methodology
G.J.Klir, USA
B Advances in Mathematical Systems Theory
M.Peschel, Germany & F.Pichler, Austria
C Fuzzy Sets, Approximate Reasoning & Knowledge Based Systems
C.Carlsson, Finland, K-P.Adlassnig, Austria & E.P.Klement, Austria
D Designing and Systems, and Their Education
B.Banathy, USA, W.Gasparski, Poland & G.Goldschmidt, Israel
E Humanity, Architecture and Conceptualization
G.Pask, UK, & G.de Zeeuw, Netherlands
F Biocybernetics and Mathematical Biology
L.M.Ricciardi, Italy
G Systems and Ecology
F.J.Radermacher, Germany & K.Freda, Austria
H Cybernetics and Informatics in Medicine
G.Gell, Austria & G.Porenta, Austria
I Cybernetics of Socio-Economic Systems
K.Balkus, USA & O.Ladanyi, Austria
J Systems, Management and Organization
G.Broekstra, Netherlands & R.Hough, USA
K Cybernetics of National Development
P.Ballonoff, USA, T.Koizumi, USA & S.A.Umpleby, USA
L Communication and Computers
A M.Tjoa, Austria
M Intelligent Autonomous Systems
J.W.Rozenblit, USA & H.Praehofer, Austria
N Cybernetic Principles of Knowledge Development
F.Heylighen, Belgium & S.A.Umpleby, USA
O Cybernetics, Systems & Psychotherapy
M.Okuyama, Japan & H.Koizumi, USA
P Artificial Neural Networks and Adaptive Systems
S.Grossberg, USA & G.Dorffner, Austria
Q Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science
V.Marik, Czechia & R.Born, Austria
R Artificial Intelligence & Systems Science for Peace Research
S.Unseld, Switzerland & R.Trappl, Austria
Submission of papers :
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Acceptance of contributions will be determined on the basis of Draft Final
Papers. These Papers must not exceed 7 single-spaced A4 pages (maximum 50
lines, final size will be 8.5 x 6 inch), in English. They have to contain
the final text to be submitted, including graphs and pictures. However,
these need not be of reproducible quality.
The Draft Final Paper must carry the title, author(s) name(s), and
affiliation in this order. Please specify the symposium in which you would
like to present your paper. Each scientist shall submit only one paper.
Please send three copies of the Draft Final Paper to the Conference
Secretariat (not to symposia chairpersons!).
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION : October 8, 1993 ***extended deadline: October 20***
In order to enable careful refereeing, Draft Final Papers received after
the deadline cannot be considered.
FINAL PAPERS : Authors will be notified about acceptance no later than
November 13, 1993. They will be provided by the conference secretariat at
the same time with the detailed instructions for the preparation of the
final paper.
PRESENTATION : It is understood that the paper is presented personally at
the Meeting by the contributor.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS will be handled by Oesterreichisches Verkehrsbuero,
Kongressabteilung, Opernring 5, A-1010 Vienna, phone +43-1-58800-113, fax
+3-1-5867127, telex 111 222. Reservation cards will be sent to all those
returning the attached registration form.
SCHOLARSHIPS : The Austrian Federal Ministry for Science and Research has
kindly agreed to provide a limited number of scholarships covering the
registration fee for the conference and part of the accommodation costs for
colleagues from eastern and south-eastern European countries. Applications
should be sent to the Conference Secretariat before October 8, 1993.
For further information about the Congress, contact:
EMCSR 94 - Secretariat :
Oesterreichische Studiengesellschaft fuer Kybernetik
A-1010 Wien 1, Schottengasse 3, Austria.
Phone : +43-1-53532810
Fax : +43-1-5320652
E-mail : sec@ai.univie.ac.at
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REGISTRATION FORM
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EMCSR-94
Twelfth European Meeting on Cybernetics and Systems Research
Please return to : Austrian Society for Cybernetic Studies
Schottengasse 3, A-1010 Vienna, AUSTRIA (EUROPE)
o I plan to attend the Meeting
o I intend to submit a paper to Symposium ...
o I enclose the Draft Final Paper
o My Draft Final Paper will arrive prior to October 8, 1993
o My cheque for AS .... covering the Conference Fee is enclosed
o I have transferred AS .... to your account 0026-34400/00 at
Creditanstalt Vienna
o I shall not be at the Meeting but am interested to receive
particulars of the Proceedings
Name : Prof./Dr./Ms./Mr. ......................................
Address : .....................................................
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Fax : .............................E-Mail : ...................
Date : .......
Signature:
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Dr. Francis Heylighen Systems Researcher
PO, Free University of Brussels, Pleinlaan 2, B -1050 Brussels, Belgium
Phone:+32-2-6412525; Fax:+32-2-6412489; Email: fheyligh@vnet3.vub.ac.be