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CPSR's Mission Must Be Reflected In Its Pages
As you work on the CPSR web pages, do keep in mind what CPSR strives to be:
CPSR is a public-interest alliance of computer scientists and others interested in the impact of computer technology on society. As technical experts,CPSR members provide the public and policymakers with realistic assessments of the power, promise, and limitations of computer technology. As concerned citizens,we direct public attention to critical choices concerning the applications of computing and how those choices affect society. And to emphasize the message even more, here is our mission statement.
CPSR's mission:
CPSR is a public-interest alliance of computer scientists and others concerned about the impact of computer technology on society. We work to influence decisions regarding the development and use of computers because those decisions have far-reaching consequences and reflect our basic values and priorities.
As technical experts, CPSR members provide the public and policymakers with realistic assessments of the power, promise, and limitations of computer technology. As concerned citizens, we direct public attention to critical choices concerning the applications of computing and how those choices affect society.
Every project we undertake is based on five principles:
CPSR is a democratically organized membership organization. Our accomplishments result from the active involvement of our members, supported by the CPSR staff and computer professionals across the country.
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Last update April 1, 1996