Robert Moniot

Robert Moniot is associate professor at Fordham University in New York City. His original training was in physics, but he was soon drawn to computer science, where he has worked ever since. His favorite research area is the social and ethical issues raised by computers & information technology. He often teaches a course on this subject, and always learns something new from his students.

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Has the age of computer overlords begun?

23 Feb 2011

An IBM computer has thrashed two human champions in the quiz show Jeopardy! Is it game over for humanity?




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What we need is cheap and abundant information

11 Aug 2010

Through the internet gushes a torrent of information. How can students possibly absorb it? 




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Merging man and machine

7 Jul 2006

“Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.” Discuss and give examples from the theories of Ray Kurzweil.




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Will e-voting put an end to fraud?

26 Nov 2004

Bev Harris is on the warpath. What has gotten this fifty-something grandmother riled, turning her into a headline-grabbing activist and investigative journalist?