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Let's make sure that 2012 is deeply intertwingled. Happy New Year!

As we go into what will probably be a difficult year across the world let's remember the immortal words of computer pioneer Ted Nelson: EVERYTHING IS DEEPLY INTERTWINGLED (Nelson, T. Computer Lib/Dream Machines, 1974). And that's not just about computers...

(slide by Mark Bernstein)

UCLA and IFTF, California, January 2012

Next month I'll be in California to do further research on my book and give two talks. The first, on 'Nature and Cyberspace', is at the Technology, Knowledge and Society Conference at UCLA 16-18th January. The second is on 'Amplification and Biophilia in a Networked World' at the Institute for the Future, Palo Alto, on 24th January. It will be a special pleasure to go back to IFTF, where I gave a talk a few years ago. I'll also be doing some research during the trip, and very much hope to visit the new Kleinrock Internet History Center at UCLA, located in the room which hosted the very first ARPANET node. 

Postponement of my Professorial Lecture

My Professorial Lecture has been postponed. The date, 30th November, was set months ago but now it clashes with possible nationwide industrial action. I feel this creates too many conflicts and complications so would prefer to find a different date. We are looking for an alternative some time in Spring 2012, and meanwhile I'd like to thank everyone who signed up and hope very much you'll be able to make it on the alternative date. I really appreciate your interest in the talk, and will announce the new date as soon as it's decided.

Update: The lecture has been rescheduled for 26 April 2012 but booking hasn't opened yet.