Address at Queen's University by Hugh MacLennan (Feb. 8, 1984) and Marilyn Ferguson (March 6, 1984). Side One: Canadian writer Hugh MacLennan, discusses his life and tells stories relating to the first world war period in Halifax when he was young. Followed by question and answer period. Side Two: Author and Editor, Marilyn Ferguson, discusses processes of intellectual and social advancement. She outlines the steps involved in the change which lead to a shift in the paradigm. Ms. Ferguson argues that the process of advancement should not be hindered by resistance to change since this results in discouragement of those with fresh ideas and that ideas need to be freely distributed. She examines methods of solving problems and concludes that in order to do so it is necessary that one exist within the paradox of being both utterly realistic and visionary.
Describes the information society, and discusses some of its dominant features in relation to the threat of totalitarianism as portrayed in George Orwells book "1984". Side One: Welcome by Gerald Hodge. Introduction by Principal Ronald Watts. Addresses by John Meisel. Side Two: blank.
A comparison of George Orwell's book 1984 to the actual 1984. Side One: Continuation of Address by Mr. Illich and beginning of question and answer period. Side Two: blank.
Ms. Ferguson discusses processes of intellectual and social advancement. Side One: Introduction of Ms. Ferguson. Address by Ms. Ferguson. Side Two: blank.
Describes the information society and discusses some of its dominant features in relation to the threat of totalitarianism as portrayed in George Orwell's book "1984". Side One: Address continues. Side Two: blank.
Author and editor Marilyn Ferguson discusses the processes of intellectual and social advancement. She outlines the steps involved in change which lead to a shift in the paradigm. Ms. Ferguson argues that the process of advancement should not be hindered b the resistance to change since this results in discouragement of those with fresh ideas and that ideas need to be freely distributed. She examines methods of solving problems and concludes that in order to do so it is necessar that one exist within the paradox of being utterly realistic and visionary. Side One: above lecture (1/3 of tape only - only 2/3 blank). Side Two: talk by Roger Caron, former prisoner and author of Go Boy and Bingo discusses life in prison and out.
The topic of equality is explored in depth beginning with a discussion of some of the difficult issues in describing equality. Side One: Address by Mr. Dworkin. Side Two: Address continues, cuts off before the end of the lecture.
A discussion of socialist thought. From a philosophical perspective, Mr. Harrington addresses the concepts of solidarity and compassion in the social context. Side One: Introduction by Mr. Gerald Hodge. Address by Michael Harrington. Side Two: Continuation of Address and Question and Answer period.
Sen, an economist and Professor, Oxford University, England, Theoretically discusses the meaning of Liberty and problems inherent in its definition. Side One: Introduction of Sen by Professor McLeod. Sen notes the many paradoxes within the concept of liberty and outlines the incompatibility of liberty with the pareto principle. Dr. sen challenges the adequacy of the control and power views of liberty, preferring a social choice theory. Side Two: Continuation of lecture (first 1/2) Second 1/2 Sen alswers questions from audience.
