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Computers and Society: 1: The Potent Machine

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Two enquiries by Rex Malik into the social implications of the computer
The use of steam brought about the first industrial revolution-the second, now under way, is being brought about by the computer. The outcome of this second revolution could be even more far-reaching than the first.
Speakers include: Aubrey Jones, Chairman of the National Board for Prices and Incomes; Stafford Beer, International Publishing Corporation; Sean Gervasi, Oxford University; Isaac L. Aauerbach, Auerbach Corporation, Philadelphia; Paul Armer, Rand Corporation, Santa Monica; John McCarthy, Stanford University; Richard Bellman, University of Southern California; Warren McCulloch, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Dick Brandon, Brandon Applied Systems, New York; F.L. Bauer, Technische Hochschule, Munich.
Second talk: Thursday at 8.0
See page 55

Contributors

Presenter:
Rex Malik
Speaker:
Aubrey Jones
Speaker:
Sean Gervasi
Speaker:
Isaac L. Auerbach
Speaker:
Paul Armer
Speaker:
John McCarthy
Speaker:
Richard Bellman
Speaker:
Warren McCulloch
Speaker:
Dick Brandon
Speaker:
F.L. Bauer
Producer:
David Paterson

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