Telecommunication — Sociological aspects.
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Punch in your number here : privacy and high tech consumer services / hosted by Jude Thilman ; produced by Bari Scott and Vicki Voss.
Panel discussion which examines how the loss of privacy is the hidden cost consumers pay for the convenience and instand gratification offered by high-tech shopping services. Computerized demographic information is often for sale to the IRS, retailers, creditors, and private investigators. They address the issue of how much privacy people are willing to sacrifice for…
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Government information in the electronic age : challenges to the principle of democratic access / hosted by Jude Thilman ; produced by Harry Lin.
Examinatin of how government cost-cutting measures and increased reliance on electronic record-keeping have reduced the amount of government documents printed and distributed at low cost or free. Many agencies now find it cheap and convenient to let private companies process, repackage and sell public information — at great profit. Large corporations can easily pay for…
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Sweatshops : from woolen mills to word mills / hosted by Jude Thilman ; produced by Bari Scott and D. Roberts.
Panel discussion which examines the real physical and psychological impact of telecommunications on workers, the work environment, relations among workers, and relations between employees and managers.|SWEATSHOPS : FROM WOOLEN MILLS TO WORD MILLS / hosted by Jude Thilman| produced by Bari Scott and D. Roberts. – SERIES: The Communications revolution| no. 9 – Panel discussion…
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Hot issues for cool coverts : transforming spy satellites and other cold warrior teletoys / hosted by Jude Thilman ; produced by Bari Scott, Ceil Muller and Alvar Stugard.
Panel discussion about how some key corporations are looking toward reconfiguring their telecommunications efforts towards serving civilian rather than military needs. They discuss if the transformation is possible, it’s impact, and how military funding as shaped telecommunications research and product development–at the expense of the consumer.|HOT ISSUES FOR COOL COVERTS : TRANSFORMING SPY SATELLITES AND…
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Virtual democracy : the impact of telecommunications technology on the democratic process / host Jude Thilman ; produced by Larry Bensky.
Documentary into history of telecommunications technology in the electoral process, and its impact on smaller local races. Features a discussion of the 1992 Presidential election.|VIRTUAL DEMOCRACY : THE IMPACT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY ON THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS / host Jude Thilman| produced by Larry Bensky. – SERIES: The Communications revolution series 1992| no. 6 – Documentary…
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Extending the world of the disabled / hosted by Jude Thilman ; produced by Bari Scott and Vicki Voss.
Examination of how telecommunications technologies have expanded human capabilities, taking us beyond physical restrictions of space, time, and bodily limitations. The program also addresses the accessibility of these products and services.|EXTENDING THE WORLD OF THE DISABLED / hosted by Jude Thilman| produced by Bari Scott and Vicki Voss. – SERIES: The Communications revolution| no. 12…
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Listening in : the politics of electronic encryption / hosted by Jude Thilman ; produced by Bari Scott, Ceil Muller and Alvar Stugard.
Examination of new telecommunications techologies which challenge the parameters of custom and law concerning the definition and enforcement of privacy in communications. The government is seeking to secure its own communications while reserving the ability to decode private and corporate communications.|LISTENING IN : THE POLITICS OF ELECTRONIC ENCRYPTION / hosted by Jude Thilman| produced by…
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Techno-kids : the significance of modern telecommunications technologies to children, it’s child’s play / host Jude Thilman ; producer Claire Schoen.
Panel discussion which examines how kids use new telecommunications technologies, such as computer networks, video games, and telephone services. Explores how kids experience a world differently from past generations, and the implications of those differences.|TECHNO-KIDS : THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MODERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES TO CHILDREN, IT’S CHILD’S PLAY / host Jude Thilman| producer Claire Schoen. –…