Advancing the Theory, Philosophy and Practice of Information Studies in the Era of Info-Computation, Cognition and Intelligence

Contemporary societies face increasing knowledge fragmentation driven by rapid technological change and the conceptual dispersion of the information field. This article examines how the theory, philosophy and practice of information studies have been advancing in the era of info-computation, cognition and intelligence. It traces the historical development of the International Society for Information Studies (IS4SI) and its affiliated communities, showing how successive scholarly initiatives have strengthened conceptual integration across diverse approaches to information. The paper highlights theoretical contributions that reveal the deep connections between information processes and computation, and analyses how these developments have shaped current understandings of cognition and intelligence in natural and artificial systems. It also discusses how practical applications emerging from IS4SI activities reflect these conceptual advances. Finally, the establishment of the International Academy of Information Studies (IAIS) is presented as a significant institutional step that consolidates this progress and supports ongoing informational consilience across disciplines.