[SIGCIS-Members] Possible coordination re AHA Call for papers

Wed Apr 8 08:28:03 PDT 2026

Such a statement is important and needed. Computer history has essential
lessons for understanding what the ICJ has found to plausibly be a
genocide, assisted by mass surveillance infrastructure and automated
weaponry:
https://www.icj-cij.org/node/203454#:~:text=The%20Court%20considers%20that%2C%20with%20regard%20to,of%20Article%20II%20of%20this%20Convention%2C%20in

On Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 7:26 AM Luke Stark via Members <
members at lists.sigcis.org> wrote:

> Concur on all counts — count me in.
>
>
> On Mar 30, 2026, at 10:30 PM, Alexander Monea via Members <
> members at lists.sigcis.org> wrote:
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> Hi All,
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> I'd also like to support the statement that Theodora proposes and would be
> happy to assist her and Cass and anyone else in drafting it.
>
> Best,
> Alex
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> *From:* Members <members-bounces at lists.sigcis.org> on behalf of Cassius
> Adair via Members <members at lists.sigcis.org>
> *Sent:* Monday, March 30, 2026 10:04 PM
> *To:* Theodora J Dryer <theodora.dryer at nyu.edu>
> *Cc:* members at sigcis.org <members at sigcis.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [SIGCIS-Members] Possible coordination re AHA Call for
> papers
>
> External Message: Use Caution
>
> I am in support of the statement that Theodora proposes here, and would be
> happy to help draft such an anti-war statement through the lens of computer
> history.
>
> On Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 7:01 PM Theodora J Dryer via Members <
> members at lists.sigcis.org> wrote:
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> Hi everyone - I don’t believe the AHR needs us to coach them on the call.
> I can give them a heads up about SIGCIS literatures. AI is such an
> amorphous subject.
>
> Speaking of our role in history. What do you all think about SIGCIS
> finally drafting a statement against the ongoing genocide in Palestine and
> now the US-Israeli imperial war on Iran?
>
> Given that we are witnesses to these atrocities, and scholars of how the
> military machinery works, I believe together we can write a powerful and
> lasting statement as computing historians.
>
> Thank you,
> Theodora
>
> On Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 5:31 PM James Cortada via Members <
> members at lists.sigcis.org> wrote:
>
> I find this all interesting, as I smile.  I have been an AHA member since
> 1969 and have published about a dozen books on technology and computing
> history with the kinds of presses whose books are reviewed in the AHR:
> Oxford, Princeton, MIT, and Columbia but the AHR never reviewed them.  So,
> you are right the AHR has a loooong way to go to catch up with topics
> engaging more people some times than are subscribers.  Besides technology
> topics there is the related subject area of information's history, but we
> can leave that for another day. So, let's help wherever possible.  Jim
> Cortada
>
> On Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 3:07 PM Dag Spicer via Members <
> members at lists.sigcis.org> wrote:
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> Hi Peter,
>
> Sounds great!
>
> If you like, take a look at the *AHR History Lab* webpage (link below) to
> get an idea of what they’re about / take a deeper dive into why they’re
> doing this outreach:
>
> "The History Lab launched in March 2022 as an experimental space driven by
> a single question: how can the AHR help reimagine the practice of history
> in the 21st century?  The kinds of field-shaping interventions our authors
> make in the Lab involve collaborative projects designed to showcase
> transformative approaches to new methods and fields in history, to
> reinvigorate more familiar realms of historical study and to expand the
> public facing reach of our historical practices."
>
> Source:
> https://www.historians.org/news-publications/american-historical-review/ahr-history-lab/
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> So it sounds like their CFP is really about how we think AI* will change
> the practice of history.*
>
> I’m an AHA member and have to say that AI is a huge stretch for their
> membership. Just look at past issues of AHR for articles and book reviews.
> There is basically nothing on the history of technology, computing, or
> science. Incredible scholarship, of course, but not centered on many of our
> concerns. That will be a challenge and an opportunity for writers.
>
> AHA’s motto is also CHM’s “unofficial” motto: “Everything Has a History.”
>
> :_)
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> All the best,
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> On Mar 30, 2026, at 11:18 AM, Meyer, Peter - BLS via Members <
> members at lists.sigcis.org> wrote:
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> The AHA call is exciting.  Thank you, Paul Ceruzzi, for alerting us.
>
> I have in mind to submit a proposal.   My angle would be from economic
> history.  I see similarities in the technological histories leading up to
> other breakthroughs, and the economic histories that follow them. The AI
> “shock” will match some of those.  Economists writing about AI do make
> historical comparisons, and they’re not bad (I think), but sometimes they
> are too compressed or shallow.
>
> I like the idea of a little coordination and mutual education.  Perhaps
> SIGCIS folks could have a joint video conversation in April or May to
> discuss potential submissions, get a sense of the idea landscape, and
> coordinate or coauthor if there is overlap.  I will be happy to set up such
> a call, or attend if someone else organizes it.  Anyone freely contact me
> if interested.
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> *Peter B. Meyer*
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> U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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> *From:* Members <members-bounces at lists.sigcis.org> *On Behalf Of *James
> Cortada via Members
> *Sent:* Sunday, March 29, 2026 9:31 AM
> *To:* Ceruzzi, Paul <CeruzziP at si.edu>
> *Cc:* sigcis <members at sigcis.org>
> *Subject:* [External Email] Re: [SIGCIS-Members] Call for papers,
> American Historical Association
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> I agree.  Can we ask our SIGCIS leaders to call the editor of the American
> Historical Review and discuss putting some structure around this interest
> by the AHA so it doesn't just publish haphazardly whatever someone wants
> to?  Jim Cortada
>
> On Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 8:09 AM Ceruzzi, Paul via Members <
> members at lists.sigcis.org> wrote:
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> I saw this call from the AHA for papers about Artificial Intelligence..
> Many of the topics suggested have been well-covered by members of SIGCIS,
> but perhaps the AHA membership is unaware of our (your) work.
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