An Organisational Theory of Information

This paper briefly presents a new technical and philosophical approach to “information” as relevant to computerized society. Our definition of “information” makes no reference to computers, but makes extensive reference to organized activities within a society affected. Specific problems that particularly impact computer use are indicated. The subject concept “information” is compared to others that have had influence in the past. The paper is less a contribution to an established direction in practice and research than it is direction setting.