The Prometheus myth has long now provided inspiration for those who envision solutions to environmental issues. is the figure par excellence of human forethought and progress in anthropocene. In this article, we introduce concept ambient Prometheanism describe way thinking that foregrounds foresight anticipation advances technological developed by capital energy-intensive projects. We question ...

The tension between know-what and know-how is not new. The introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 provide an excellent review of the origins of this debate. Jacobs introduces in Chapter 1 the Greek term ‘Metis’ as equivalent to everyday practices. The meaning of Metis is very complex and may not have a single word equivalent in English. Homer used this term to describe Odysseus, as crafty, skilful, ...

We presented an agent-based e-learning environment. Our aim was to allow many users to interact collectively and intelligently with the environment. In this cooperation model, human users and artificial agents carry out tasks in the learners’ service. We define the internal structure of our kernel supposed to work within Internet/Intranet settings. Design was structured in three parts: individu...

Serr variety to which all rootstocks were (!.raftedhas grown and produced on all rootstock selections although some have grown faster and produce more than others. Northern California Black Walnut (Juglans hindsii) and ~. major grow to moderate size and have good production potential. The paradox seedling, paradox cutting and Royal seedling grow to large size and have a good production potentia...

Taxonomists classify biological specimens into groups (taxa) on the basis of similarities between their observed features ('characters'). The description of these 'characters' is therefore central to taxonomy, but there is currently no agreed model, defined terminology nor methodology for composing these descriptions. This lack of a common conceptual model, together with the individualistic wor...

This paper presents an approach to the creation of an agent-based system for the assessment of environmental impact upon human health. As indicators of the environmental impact water pollution, indexes of traffic and industrial activity, wastes and solar radiation are assumed. And as human health indicator morbidity is taken. All the data comprise multiple heterogeneous data repositories. The s...