The Commission for the History and Philosophy of Computing (HaPoC) is a research network dedicated to interdisciplinary investigation of computing and programming.
HaPoC is an Inter-division Commission of the Division of the History of Science and Technology (DHST) and the Division of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science and Technology (DLMPST). These constitute the International Union of History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (IUHPST), failing under the auspices of the International Science Council (ISC).
HaPoC was established in 2013 as DHST Commission, following the activities of a steering committee with the same name, and co-commissioned by DLMPST in 2015.
The aims of this Commission are:
- To enhance our understanding of computing by means of historical and philosophical explorations;
- To enforce and support collaborations among researchers involved in any of the topics relevant to HaPoC;
- To promote the organization of scientific and cultural events that strengthen knowledge and relevance of computing.