Dr. Artz's Research
I am a bit of a dilettante when it comes to my research. That is, something catches my interest and I
look into it. I might even go as far as to write a few papers about it. Over the years, I have
written about the philosophical foundations of information systems, the
ethics of technology, software
design methodologies, and database design. Currently, I am focusing my attention on the business
aspects of virtual worlds technology, as I see this to be the next big
wave of change in information
systems. Since I also teach a course in the philosophy of science for business research, I am aware
of the need for research to accumulate which mine does not. However, I see a different role for
researchers in a field such as information systems which is defined almost exclusively by a rapidly
evolving technological base. That is, I see the role of researchers to study the new things that come
along and integrate them with the things we already know. This may not accumulate but it does keep
our heads above water. And, perhaps, that is the best we can hope for.
Just recently, I got a new idea into my head that I couldn't get out. The
stuff that is reported in academic journals seems to be totally lacking
relevance. And the stuff that is reported through websites and blogs seems
to be totally lacking in rigor. I am in the process of retooling. I am
moving out of information systems and into video games. So, I thought I
would create a blog which would serve as my journal as I make this
transition. The blog address is http://perspectivesonvideogames.blogspot.com/.
My goal is to provide an online research journal that is both rigorous and
relevant. We will see how this goes.
For references on the above topics see my
publications
and
presentations.