I would like to acknowledge the following individuals for their contribution to the development of this project.

1. Rohit Argawal, Professor, University of Utah - who developed the initial outline for IS 4495 in Fall 2024 and suggested that I teach the class in Fall 2025
2. Leona Chandra-Kruse, Professor, University of Agder Norway - with whom I have had many conversations about the value of Blackbox models in use and other phiolosophical aspects of this topic
3. Kenny Salau, Sr. Data Scientist, Cardinal Health - with whom I have had many conversations with on the practical and implementation aspects of these topics
4. Andrea Andzenge, Director Kay-Zen Research Consultants - who has been a sounding board and unofficial editor as this project progresses
5. Adeniyi Onamusi, Director Carter Consulting Ltd - who has also been a sounding board and brainstorming partner as this project progresses
6. Fanen Ahua, Software Development Engineer, F5 Networks - with whom I have had many conversations on the technical and philosophical aspects of these topics
7. Emmanuel Agogo, Director Pandemic Threats at FIND - with whom I have discussed ideas from this manucript, and shared an early version for review and comments.