I have a three-part article written by Margaret Wheatley (author of A Simpler Way, and Leadership & the New Science) and her colleagues about the social ramifications of the year 2000 bug.
It's detailed about the problem and also the possibilities of social response, which to my mind includes Open Spaces within and among organizations and communities. I'm reluctant to upload a long piece to the list, but if you are interested email me and I'll email it to you.