The changing art of computer research

Computer researchers should be ecstatic, but they are not. The daily news are filled with stories about computers, communication, and the media. The economy as a whole is not only affected but it is spearheaded by new technology. It is not a revolt, it is a revolution. On the other hand, the visions are promoted not by scientists but by modern entrepreneurs. The new ideas are coming from the small companies and not from the research groups. Something is changing profoundly. The paper discusses trends in computer research and considers research careers and organizations