THE FUTURE IS ELECTRONIC

This note contends that electronic dissemination will rapidly become t he usual medium for esoteric publications. It is speedier, less costly , and in many ways more convenient than the printed page. It also perm its mote flexibility than the printed page with the possibility of inc luding sound and moving images. Objections based on the need for refer eeing and fear of plagiarism are unfounded. It is likely that electron ic publication will alter the mission and perhaps viability of profess ional organizations, but adaptations are possible which will lead asso ciations to perform new tasks in different ways.