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).
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.
Ms. Ferguson discusses processes of intellectual and social advancement. Side One: Address by Marilyn Ferguson continues. (part of this is a repeat of sr517). Side Two: music.
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.
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.
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.
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.
