Information Society Paradox: Reflections and Actions

Reflections on Skolem’s Paradox

The Löwenheim-Skolem theorems say that if a first-order theory has infinite models, then it has models which are only countably infinite. Cantor's theorem says that some sets are uncountable. Together, these two theorems induce a puzzle known as Skolem's Paradox: the very axioms of (first-order) set theory which prove the existence of uncountable sets can themselves be satisfied by a merely cou...

Reflections on Skolem’s Paradox

Reflections on Associative Constraints and Possibilities in an Information Society

The purpose of this report is to explore some ways of looking at the emerging information society which may help to clarify the future challenges and opportunities of international bodies. Much has already been said in the media about the "information society", to a large extent inspired by those attempting to sell their products and services, whether or not they are appropriate to the emerging...

Essays • Information Society, Capitalism and Civil Society: Reflections on Politics, Internet and Democracy in the Brazilian Reality Information Society, Capitalism and Civil Society: Reflections on Politics, Internet and Democracy in the Brazilian Reality

the internet, the one that is of the greatest interest from the point of view of this article is that of the political area, more specifically understanding how the internet can cause changes in political structures in the sense of promoting a growing democratization. When one talks about politics, there are two branches that have to be analyzed: on one side you have the State, with its structu...

Non-Muslim Physicians in Middle Age Islamic Society: Attitudes, Actions, and Interactions

Non-Muslim (Dhimmi) physicians were in touch with Muslims more than other non-Muslims, in cities, villages, courts, hospitals, and even houses in the middle ages. Therefore, they have been mentioned in Muslims' minds, languages, and life experiences more than others. This paper seeks to analyze the attitudes of Muslims towards these physicians and to investigate the relationship between Muslims...