The aim of this volume of scientific essays is twofold. On the one hand,
by remembering the scientific figure of Eduardo R. Caianiello, it aims
at focusing on his outstanding contributions - from theoretical physics
to cybernetics - which after so many years still represent occasion of
innovative paths to be fruitfully followed. It must be stressed the
contribution that his interdisciplinary methodology can still be of
great help in affording and solving present day complex problems. On the
other hand, it aims at pinpointing with the help of the scientists
contributing to the volume - some crucial problems in present day
research in the fields of interest of Eduardo Caianiello and which are
still among the main lines of investigation of some of the Institutes
founded by Eduardo (Istituto di Cibernetica del CNR, IIAS, etc).