We must learn from the technologists what the capabilities of this global nervous system can be. We must understand what the pyschological, social, economic and political impacts and implications are. The technology, while having almost a character of its own, is essentially neutral. This calls for us to develope personal ethics, societal rules, and global agreements for its use. This is the debate we are beginning.
Lots needs to be done.
Many communities of expertise, such as those of the technology experts, and the politicians must be joined in this near mission impossible. He services as Chair of the United States negotiating team for the G7 electronic commerce policy working group. He is also Deputy Director of the Global Information Infrastructure Commission, a non-governmental, multinational group of CEOs of high tech companies addressing the policy issues of the global information society. He holds the Juris Doctor from George Washington University.