Information Access on the Wide Open Web RLG's James Michalko discusses the issues surrounding the access and retrieval of scholarly information in today's environment of choice. (Issue 2 - March 4 - 10, 2003) Putting it all Together with Robert Kahn The co-founder of the Internet recalls the non-commercial early days and looks at today's issues of fair use, privacy and the need for security. (Issue 3 - March 11 - 17, 2003) Do You Know What's in Your Project Portfolio? Cathleen Benko and Warren McFarlan, authors of "Connecting the Dots: Aligning Projects with Objectives in Unpredictable Times" discuss the dangers of ignoring your IT portfolio. (Issue 5 - March 25 - 31, 2003) A Model of Democracy When can you have freedom, equality, moral reciprocity and a paycheck? Brook Manville on the surprising blueprint for organizational management. (Issue 9 - April 22 - 28, 2003) The Virtues of Virtual Abbe Mowshowitz talks about virtual organization as a way of managing activities and describes the rise of virtual feudalism. (Issue 11 - May 6 - 12, 2003) What's Bugging Ellen Ullman? Ellen Ullman A conversation with the author of "Close to the Machine," and "The Bug: A Novel". (Issue 13 - May 20 - 26, 2003) Building an Inventive Organization Jeff Mauzy A creativity expert distinguishes the concept of creativity from that of innovation and discusses how to create a corporate culture that really fosters creativity (Issue 15 - June 3 - 9, 2003) A Designing Life: Blade Kotelly A speech-recognition software expert explains the difference between good design and ambiguity, how good designs go bad, and why everyone is a designer. (Issue 17 - June 17 - 23, 2003) Bringing Technology to Market Henry Chesbrough on open innovation, erosion factors, and multiple paths to market (Issue 19 - July 1 - 7, 2003) Why New Ideas are Both Disruptive and Necessary Management consultant Laurence Prusak on Idea Practitioners, organizational fads, and where to look for new ideas (surprise! It's not on the Net). (Issue 20 - July 8 - 14, 2003) A Conversation with Jef Raskin Jef Raskin created the Macintosh computer project (naming the computer for his favorite variety of apple) and is the author of "The Humane Interface" (Addison-Wesley, 2000). He is also, among a great many other things, musician, mathematician, professor, and ... well, read the interview. (Issue 22 - July 21 - 28, 2003) A Conversation with Bhaskar Chakravorti Bhaskar Chakravorti tells how the network hinders, then helps market innovation. (Issue 28 - September 9 - 15, 2003) A Conversation with Andrew Hargadon Andrew Hargadon on continuity and its critical role in the innovation process. (Issue 30 - September 22 - 29, 2003) Talking with: Ben Chi of NYSERNet Ben Chi How the Internet began in New York State, the current state of Internet2, and the remote possibility of Internet3. (Issue 31 - September 30 - October 6, 2003) Talking with: Security Expert M.E. Kabay M.E. Kabay Adaptive attackers, novice computer users, indifferent management it's no wonder our defensive mechanisms need continuous refinement. . (Issue 34 - October 22 - October 28, 2003) Are You a Technical Guru or an Enlightened Friend? In order to get the information security budget you need, you must be able to communicate comfortably with non-technies, says security expert Thomas J. Parenty. (Issue 36 - November 5 - November 11, 2003) The Plot Quickens New book tells the inside story of the development and innovative marketing of Intuit's automated personal finance software. Author Kathy Schroeder explains it all. (Issue 38- November 19 - November 25, 2003) The Dawning of the Age of Transparency Author David Ticoll tells how smart companies gain the trust of stakeholders by sharing important information. (Issue 40 - December 3 - December 9, 2003) Making Policy in a Moore's Law World The accelerated rate of scientific discovery and technological innovation makes it difficult to keep up with the pace of change. What do policymakers know of nanotechnology and genetic modification? David Rejeski helps government agencies anticipate emerging technological issues. (Issue 42 - December 17 - December 23, 2003) Stuart Russell on the Future of Artificial Intelligence AI may not take over the world but it will provide new and powerful tools. Smart microwave ovens? No big deal. Full-size humanoid robots that walk, climb stairs, open and close doors, and pick things up? Now that gets our attention. (Issue 43 - December 24 - January 6, 2004) Where Politics, Policy, Technology and Science Converge From the White House to Berkeley, Thomas Kalil has worked on shaping the national agenda for science and technology research initiatives. (Issue 44 - January 6 - 12, 2004) Making Sense of Common Sense Knowledge Benjamin Kuipers,on using commonsense reasoning to make useful conclusions, or, finding gold nuggets in a pan of sand. (Issue 45 - January 13 - 19, 2004) The Great Principles of Computing Peter Denningteaches students at the Naval Postgraduate School how to develop strategic, big-picture thinking about the field of computing. (Issue 48 - February 4 - 10, 2004) Esther Dyson . . . In Focus Venture capitalist Esther Dyson is the chairman of EDventure Holdings, which publishes the influential monthly computer-industry newsletter Release 1.0 as well as the blog Release 4.0. The company also organizes the high-profile technology conference PC (Platforms for Communications) Forum, March 21-23, 2004. In this interview, she discusses her current interests, many to be covered at PC Forum. They include her investments, how to stop spam, outsourcing, and the overall high-tech industry environment. (Issue 50 - February 18 - 24, 2004)