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Computational Cultural Dynamics
Computer technology is leading to sweeping changes in how we reason about
groups in diverse cultures. This special issue features articles on
computational models for cultural dynamics and on applications that employ such
models to achieve such goals as understanding other cultures, recovering from
conflicts and disasters, and reducing terrorism.
Also in this issue: video game characters, the smart power grid,
robots and war, Semantic Web agents, and more
Issue Highlights
The following articles are available without an electronic subscription:
A Letter from the Editor
Why It Matters (pdf)
James Hendler and Jie Bao
Computer science research and technology can make a real difference in the
world. The recent earthquake in China provides one example.
Computational Cultural Dynamics
A Computational Approach to Etiquette: Operationalizing Brown and Levinson's
Politeness Model (pdf)
Christopher A. Miller, Peggy Wu, and Harry B. Funk
A central source of cultural differences is the communication of politeness,
which can powerfully affect perception and behavior. A computational adaptation
of a universal theory of human politeness could reduce software development
costs and increase an intelligent agent's behavior repertoire.
Histories & Futures
Cassandra or False Prophet of Doom: AI Robots and War (pdf)
Noel Sharkey
The possible future deployment of autonomous fighting systems raises serious
questions. For example, will these systems be able to discriminate between
innocents and combatants? What are the responsibilities of AI researchers
embarking on such projects?
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