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.

Side One: (side 2) - continuation of above lecture started on sr850. Followed by questions from the audience. 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.

Side One: MacLennan talks about his life and his work. Side Two: blank with print through.

Side One: Birney reads his poetry with commentary. Side Two: blank.

Side One: Mandel reads his poetry with commentary. Side Two: blank.

Side One: Al Purdy reads his poetry with commentary. Side Two: blank with print through.