Time frenzy keeping up with tomorrow /
One of the ironies of the ubiquitous technologies now in use is that they were supposed to save time and improve the quality of life. What went wrong? This cautionary program examines the social and ethical consequences of the increasingly fast pace of life in the U.S. It contrasts the American 24/7...
| Other Authors: | Gliner, Robert., Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2006], c2000.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (59 min.) : sd., col., digital. |
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One of the ironies of the ubiquitous technologies now in use is that they were supposed to save time and improve the quality of life. What went wrong? This cautionary program examines the social and ethical consequences of the increasingly fast pace of life in the U.S. It contrasts the American 24/7 work ethic with the business traditions of other countries and, in the process, examines the impact of technology on personal relationships, education, health, and the environment. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 04, 2006. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Pace of Life vs. Material Things (2:36) -- High Tech Work Ethic (3:34) -- Technology: More or Less Time for Life? (2:21) -- High Tech and the Bottom Line (4:17) -- Perspective on Time and Work (2:39) -- French vs. American Lifestyles (2:54) -- American Families: Reversal of Priorities (4:57) -- High Tech: Defining and Creating Relationships (2:32) -- Job Security and Living Wage (4:17) -- High Tech Jobs and Health: An All or Nothing Phenomena (1:46) -- High Tech: Becoming Smarter But Less Wise (4:33) -- High Tech's Negative Influences on Education and the Environment (3:20) -- Evading the Time Bind (2:18) -- Balancing Work and Personal Life (3:14) -- Time Issues: A Political and Social Problem (2:13) -- Benefits of Living in a Poor Country (2:33) -- Philanthropy and Community Service (6:48) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. One of the ironies of the ubiquitous technologies now in use is that they were supposed to save time and improve the quality of life. What went wrong? This cautionary program examines the social and ethical consequences of the increasingly fast pace of life in the U.S. It contrasts the American 24/7 work ethic with the business traditions of other countries and, in the process, examines the impact of technology on personal relationships, education, health, and the environment. 9 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (59 min.) : sd., col., digital. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |