Buddhism and Computing

How can we design technology in the way that is of most benefit to humanity in the long-term? Especially in terms of human agency? What to make of Artificial Intelligence? What is the nature of the human mind and can Read More …

Sigala

The Sigala project concerns the research, design and development of software systems to support sustainable social networking.  It is the main focus of my endeavours for the foreseeable future. The Problem Why is there so much discontent with existing the Read More …

Projects

The projects I have been undertaking in the past 25 years or so span theoretical research, software development, policy, implementation and practice. Much is experimental and might not be realized as a product, but in seeking practical benefit, I try Read More …

Research

Motivated by essential and critical problems, my research is inter-disciplinary and has spanned many disciplines, including computer science, cognitive science, education, anthropology, philosophy, sociology and religious studies. Some emerging approaches to solutions are intimated below through a question and answer Read More …

Home

Hello and welcome to ptworld.netp t world.net, the site for Paul Trafford. This is an invitation to explore some novel and holistic approaches to solving troubling issues in society. On this site you can discover the rationale and approach, with Read More …