A comparison of George Orwell's book 1984 to the actual year 1984, in which Mr. Illich discusses two changes to language: 1) the reduction of language to a minimum of words forming a code, as in today's computer languages, which results in communication without meaning, and 2) the evolution of nonsense words, resulting in language pollution. Side One: Introduction by Dr. John Meisel. Address by Ivan Illich. Side Two: Question and answer period continues (but starts halfway through tape).
Dr. O'Brien discusses health care strategies. Side One: Dr. O'Brien introduced as having a 27 year career as a health care practioner, teacher and administrator. Side 1 of Lecture "Health Care: A feminist Perspective" Same as side 1 of sr562. Side Two: Side 2 of lecture - Health Care: A Feminist perspective by Dr. Mary O'Brien. Followed by a question and answer period. Second 1/2 of tape is blank.
Dr. O'Brien discusses health care strategies. Side One: "Health Care: A feminist perspective" by Dr. Mary O'Brien. Same as side 1 of sr561. Side Two: "Health care: A Feminist perspective" by Dr. Mary O'Brien. Same as side 2 of sr561, but has more questions. Last part of tape blank.
Mr. Symons addresses problems of freedom and liberty in light of George Orwell's 1984. Side One: Introduction by Chancellor Benedickson. Address by Julian Symons. Side Two: address continues.
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.
Mr. Hurtig argues against the proposed free trade agreement with the U.S. and asserts that it is a threat to Canadian sovereignty. Side One: Address continues, with a question and answer period at the end. Rector Rick Powers thanks Mr. Hurtig for his address. Side Two: blank.
Lecture by Moshe Safdie, Canadian Architect. Side One: Introduction of Safdie. Safdie talks about the basic ingredients of the language of architecture and the themes which have guided his own work. Side Two: continuation of above lecture. Questions from the floor.
Mr. White talks about de-centralizing government. Side One: Introduction by Prof. Meisel. Address by John White. Commentary by Prof. George Rawlyk starts. Side Two: Commentary by Prof. George Rawlyk continues and question and answer period.
Dunning Trust Lecture by Lord Bowden - Oct. 6, 1971; Dunning Trust Lecture "Canada's Indians and their place in a just society" - Spring 1971. Side One: Bowden's address (continued from sr158); addresses on "Canada's Indians..." by Isaac Beaulieu, Donna Tindall, Herbert Strong Eagle, Arthur Manvel, Walter Currie (continued on side 2). Side Two: Walter Currie (continued).
