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CPSR informational brochure
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COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
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The mission of CPSR is to provide the public and policymakers
with realistic assessments of the power, promise, and problems of
information technology. As concerned citizens, CPSR members
work to direct public attention to critical choices concerning the
applications of information technology and how those choices affect
society.
Founded in 1981 by a group of computer scientists concerned about
the use of computers in nuclear weapons systems, CPSR has grown
into a national public-interest alliance of information technology
professionals and other people. Currently, CPSR has 22 chapters in
the U.S. and contacts with similar groups worldwide.
Every project we undertake is based on five principles:
o We foster and support public discussion of, and meaningful
involvement in, decisions critical to society.
o We work to correct misinformation while providing
understandable and factual analyses about the impact of societal
technology.
o We challenge the assumption that technology alone can solve
political and social problems.
o We critically examine social and technical issues within the
computer profession, both nationally and internationally.
o We encourage the use of information technology to improve
the quality of life.
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CPSR PROJECTS
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By sponsoring both national and local projects, CPSR serves as a
catalyst for in-depth discussion and effective action in key areas:
o The National Information Infrastructure
o Civil Liberties and Privacy
o Computers in the Workplace
o Technology Policy and Human Needs
o Reliability and Risk of Computer-Based Systems
In addition, CPSR's chapter-based projects and national working
groups tackle issues ranging from the implementation of Calling
Number ID systems to the development of nanotechnology and
virtual reality, from the use of computers in education to working
conditions for computer professionals, from community networks
to computer ethics.
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HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER
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CPSR is a democratically organized grass roots alliance. Our
accomplishments are the result of the member activism. Many
CPSR members serve as national organizers
Just fill out the membership form, enclose a check and mail it to
CPSR, P.O. Box 717, Palo Alto, CA 94301.
CPSR's cost to provide members with services is covered by the
Regular dues. To keep CPSR membership open to a wide range of
people, we offer the Basic and Student/Low-income dues levels.
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WHO CAN JOIN CPSR
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CPSR welcomes everyone who uses or is concerned about the
role of information technology in our society.
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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As a member of CPSR, you are joining a nationwide network of
concerned people who are committed to bringing a public interest
perspective to all aspects of information technology. CPSR's work
covers a wide variety of issues including the proposed National
Information Infrastructure, privacy and freedom of information, the
demilitarization of national technology policy, cryptography,
participatory design approaches to system development, and more.
CPSR has a reputation for being on the forefront of issues pertaining
to the impact of information technology on society, taking action to
implement positive examples of the use of information technology
such as local community networks as well as participating in regional
and national policy discussions.
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OTHER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
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o Joining with other concerned people to affect policy-making at
the local, regional, and national level.
o Access to an international network of people who can provide
expertise and well-researched support for progressive positions
concerning information technology policy.
o Access to on-line information and discussion groups on key
topics concerning the socially responsible use of information
technology.
o The chance to participate in local and national work groups on
issues of particular interest to you.
o A quarterly newsletter containing in-depth analysis of major
issues as well as updates on CPSR activities and action alerts.
o Invitations and discounts to CPSR events and publications.
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ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
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CPSR National Office
P.O. Box 717
Palo Alto, CA 94301
415-322-3778
415-322-4748 (FAX)
E-mail: [email protected]
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PRIVACY NOTICE
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The CPSR membership database is never sold, rented, lent,
exchanged, or used for anything other than official CPSR activity.
CPSR may elect to send members mailings with information from
other groups, but the mailings will always originate with CPSR.
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SPECIAL OFFER FOR FIRST-TIME MEMBERS
TAKE $10 OFF REGULAR OR BASIC MEMBERSHIP
FOR THE FIRST YEAR !
OFFER GOOD THROUGH 12/31/94
CPSR MEMBERSHIP FORM
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__ $ 50 Basic member
__ $ 200 Supporting member
__ $ 500 Sponsoring member
__ $1000 Lifetime member
__ $ 20 Student/low income member
__ $ 50 Foreign subscriber
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(Corporate memberships also available)
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Total Enclosed: $ ________
Make check out to CPSR and mail to:
CPSR
P.O. Box 717
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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JOIN CPSR'S ELECTRONIC MAILING LISTS
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Placing yourself on CPSR's list server gives you access to a
library of materials dealing with CPSR issues and CPSR
documents. It is accessible via Internet and anyone can join.
To subscribe, send email to:
[email protected]
Your message needs to contain only one line:
SUBSCRIBE CPSR-ANNOUNCE <your first name><your last name>
You will get a return message that confirms your subscription.
The message also explains how to use the list server to request
materials and how to use the index of CPSR's archives.
If you have a problem with the list server, please contact
[email protected]
CPSR also maintains a number of email lists that focus on
various issues and projects. To find out what email lists are
available and how to join them, send an email containing the
message LIST to [email protected]
You can also request assistance by using the HELP command. If
you have trouble contact [email protected]
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