Emphasis (1967 : The University of Alabama), Gordon McDonald discusses technological revolution
In his panel discussion, McDonald focuses his topic of technological revolution, down to what he sees as the future of technological development: environmental control. He discusses the power inherent in our environment, especially in various weather patterns and earthquakes, and says we are on ou...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Electronic |
| Published: |
University of Alabama Libraries
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://cdm17336.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/u0008_0000001/id/81 |
| format |
Electronic |
|---|---|
| collection |
Emphasis, 1967-1971, Symposium on Contemporary Issues Collection |
| building |
University of Alabama Libraries |
| publisher |
University of Alabama Libraries |
| topic |
Audios and documents |
| spellingShingle |
Audios and documents Emphasis (1967 : The University of Alabama), Gordon McDonald discusses technological revolution McDonald, Gordon |
| fulltopic |
Audios and documents Environmental engineering; Weather control; Environmental policy; Technological forecasting |
| description |
In his panel discussion, McDonald focuses his topic of technological revolution, down to what he sees as the future of technological development: environmental control. He discusses the power inherent in our environment, especially in various weather patterns and earthquakes, and says we are on our way to finding methods to control or even harness that power. He explains where we currently stand in our ability to influence weather and gives examples of promising developments. He also talks about progress made toward predicting earthquakes and preventing them from being so catastrophic. He ends by saying he thinks we're technologically capable of pursuing these goals, but the question is much more complicated than what we're capable of. It's a question of politics and sociology, too, among other things. Those questions bear careful consideration. |
| spelling |
Emphasis (1967 : The University of Alabama), Gordon McDonald discusses technological revolutionMcDonald, GordonUniversity of Alabama; University of Alabama. Student Government AssociationSound1967engelectronic; image/jpeg; 1 open reel tape(s)In his panel discussion, McDonald focuses his topic of technological revolution, down to what he sees as the future of technological development: environmental control. He discusses the power inherent in our environment, especially in various weather patterns and earthquakes, and says we are on our way to finding methods to control or even harness that power. He explains where we currently stand in our ability to influence weather and gives examples of promising developments. He also talks about progress made toward predicting earthquakes and preventing them from being so catastrophic. He ends by saying he thinks we're technologically capable of pursuing these goals, but the question is much more complicated than what we're capable of. It's a question of politics and sociology, too, among other things. Those questions bear careful consideration.Environmental engineering; Weather control; Environmental policy; Technological forecastingThe University of Alabama Libraries Special CollectionsEmphasis, 1967-1971--Symposium on Contemporary Issuesu0008_0000001_0000001http://purl.lib.ua.edu/86909Images are in the public domain or protected under U.S. copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code), and both types may be used for research and private study. For publication, commercial use, or reproduction, in print or digital format, of all images and/or the accompanying data, users are required to secure prior written permission from the copyright holder and from archives@ua.edu. When permission is granted, please credit the images as Courtesy of The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections.http://cdm17336.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/u0008_0000001/id/81 |
| title |
Emphasis (1967 : The University of Alabama), Gordon McDonald discusses technological revolution |
| titleStr |
Emphasis (1967 : The University of Alabama), Gordon McDonald discusses technological revolution |
| author |
McDonald, Gordon |
| author_facet |
McDonald, Gordon |
| url |
http://cdm17336.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/u0008_0000001/id/81 |
| id |
UAemphasis81 |
| thumbnail |
http://cdm17336.contentdm.oclc.org/utils/getthumbnail/collection/u0008_0000001/id/81 |
| _version_ |
1705814672937058304 |