MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
H. Zemanek
Abstract:
The concept of dimensions and units has facilitated and accelerated the application of computers in physics and technology. Behind all the details that have been contributed in all those applications hides a philosophical question: what tells us the result of our efforts? An attempt for an answer was the “Epistemology” of Eddington, an attempt that was not continued. On the other hand, the digitalization of our world makes enormous progress. It not only seizes the world of numbers but also the world of language. What importance has the theory of language, semiotics, for measurement technology? In conclusion a science fiction idea is presented, how this importance may increase incredibly in some future.
Keywords:
information technology, FIACC, IS unit system, epistemology, semiotics
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IMEKO-WC-2000-PL-P004.pdf
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Event details
Event name:
XVI IMEKO World Congress
Title:

Measurement - Supports Science - Improves Technology - Protects Environment ... and Provides Employment - Now and in the Future

Place:
Vienna, AUSTRIA
Time:
25 September 2000 - 28 September 2000
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