CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS ON THE WEB: UK cybernetics society, medical cybernetics, cave art

摘要

Purpose - The paper aims to review the website of the UK Cybernetics Society, with appreciation of its function in disseminating news, including its mention of the death of the Soviet/Israeli scientist Alexander Lerner and to review some internet sources of information on health matters. Design/methodology/approach - The approach is to review developments on the internet, especially those of general cybernetic interest. Recent discoveries of cave art in Britain are described. Findings - The UK Cybernetics Society website is a valuable source of current news. The death of Lerner is a notable event to which it drew attention. Information on health matters includes an account of a new organisation to monitor performance of health services, and sources of health advice. Practical implications - The information sources, including those offered by the monitoring organisation, are of immediate value. Cave art is significant as an early form of communication. Originality/value - It is hoped this is a valuable periodic review.