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Subject:Re: Definition and derivation requested From:"Johnson, Mike C. @ SLG" <MCJOHNSO -at- SLC -dot- UNISYSGSG -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 13 Mar 1995 13:28:00 MST
Arlen,
I have no idea what Informatics is, but here is my attempt to add rational
meaning to the term:
Informatics is the melding of omnidirectional AI derivatives, parallel
processing and programmable gate arrays in an effort to develop
informatons, which are actually self-directed robotic automatons. The
darned things can read, write user manuals, give penmanship lessons to
doctors, and motivation lessons to Steve Covey--all at once.
Happy Monday!
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From: TECHWR-L
To: Multiple recipients of list TECHWR-L
Subject: Definition and derivation requested
Date: Monday, March 13, 1995 10:01AM
I just ran across the word "Informatics" in the context of "Health
Informatics
Initiative" and I'm frankly at a loss.
Can someone give a rational meaning and suggest an etymology for the term?
Have fun,
Arlen
Chief Managing Director In Charge, Department of Redundancy Department
DNRC 24
Arlen -dot- P -dot- Walker -at- JCI -dot- Com
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