This background asks for attentive preparation for the future conference. The transition into a new millennium is retrospective and visionary at the same time. Looking back there is our pride and joy to communicate in a few seconds round the world to replace nearly every human organ, to transport in a short time rescue teams as well as military power into every corner of our world, to leave our globe for other celestial bodies. We have to realise that science, research and education celebrate their disciplinary development and success, but often they loose correspondence, concordance and interdependence. Human being and living is more than the presence of a variety of autonomous individuals.
Human greatness is characterised by a one and all social and sympathetic society.
Besides the global structure we have to be aware of the small systems and networks. This conference competes for a common responsibility for people with special needs and all kinds of efforts to their integration. This early announcement should also give the chance to consider the realisation of ideas which otherwise have no platform for realisation. The Organising Committee looks forward to any reactions, comments and proposals. Karlsruhe has always been noted for its cultural and scientific activities and therefore is regarded to be one of the five cities of the highest cultural importance in the Federal Republic of Germany.