June 22, 2007

'The Most Poisonous Force in Technology'

By DAN CARNEVALE

Are large technology departments slowing the progress of mankind? That may be the case, said Walt Mossberg, personal-technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal, during a speech to a group of college presidents and other administrators. His speech was part of The Chronicle's Presidents Forum, where he highlighted technology trends.

Mr. Mossberg touched a nerve when he called information-technology departments of large organizations, including colleges, "the most regressive and

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