Abstract
A critical commentary is offered on the nature and development of IKBSs. The commentary was prompted by a review of Sowa's book which is also presented. The book is used to introduce many of the relevant issues. Sowa concentrates on the architecture of IKBSs, however, this commentary argues that the social and psychological impact of these systems will increasingly be determined by IKBSs’ abilities and functions. Furthermore, a distinction is made between an IKBS itself and its interface with the human user.

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