Foerster H. von, Franchi S., Guzeldere G. & Minch E. (1995) Interview with Heinz von Foerster. Stanford Humanities Review 4(2): 288–307. https://cepa.info/1770
Franchi S., Güzeldere G. & Minch E. (2005) From Vienna to California: A journey across disciplines. An interview with Heinz von Foerster. Kybernetes 34(1/2): 15–32. https://cepa.info/5167
Purpose: Seeks to promote an understanding of a multidisciplinary approach to artificial intelligence and the humanities. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on an interview with Heinz von Foerster. Findings: Describes von Foerster’s personal and intellectual journey which made him a transdisciplinary scientist and the founder and director of the Biological Computer Laboratory. Originality/value – Provides a better understanding in how the complexity of scientific practice should be reflected in an open and flexible attitude towards the objects of enquiry.