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in aged care, with young kids, with
nurses, with teachers, and with those
suffering from some of the negative
backburn of the new technologies.
Social implications of technology is
not an "exclusive" topic that belongs
to scientists, or academic researchers, or inventors alone, but to all of
us who can observe the impacts in
our own homes, our workplaces,
dwellings we frequent like clubs, and
even governments.
A long list of thank yous, I will
need to cut short given space.
Thank you to the authors who took
time to research on pertinent topics of SSIT. Thank you to reviewers who freely gave of their time to
offer their insights and ensure a top
class benchmark was retained. To
my outstanding Associate Editors
and columnists who were there as
a sounding board and who offered
their own expert opinions, so often.
To Terri Bookman who I know firsthand works round the clock to bring
you the publication you see today -
you have been sensational and
the reason we have won so many
awards. To my predecessors, Keith
W. Miller and Joe Herkert, for always
being there when I needed advice
and practical help. And to the Vice
Presidents/Presidents and Board of
Governors of IEEE SSIT for all their
ongoing support and direction, which
I've always tried to incorporate. What
an unforgettable experience for me!
I will forever cherish the opportunity and pinch myself that it all happened. I was interviewed for the role
just after my youngest child was
born ... I must confess it's not always
been easy, but oh so worth it! Thank
you to my selfless husband whose
discernment I would call upon and to
my three young kids who were forever patient. I leave you in safe hands.
To the forthcoming editor, Professor Jeremy Pitt of Imperial College
London of whom I have the utmost
respect. The trailblazing will continue
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on topics not previously covered, I
am sure. And if his previous special
issues and sections in IEEE Technology and Society are anything to go
by - get ready for some spectacular
work with an extensive new trusted
network for SSIT to embrace.

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