Scientific Research: How Many Paradigms? | Digital Delights | Scoop.it

As Yogi Berra said, "Predictions are hard, especially about the future." Nevertheless, as a computer guy, I'd like to offer a few forward-looking observations about the emerging impact of information technology on scientific research. And I'd like to ask a couple of questions. Are some of the current uses of information technology in scientific research redefining traditional scientific research? Has the computer revolution produced a "new renaissance," one that has resulted in the creation of additional, new paradigms of science?...