Summary: Psychological experiments have shown that the natural human desire to conform can lead people to mistrust their own experiences, turn a blind eye to the suffering of others, and even inflict harm on the defenseless. But these findings have come at a price: the potential emotional damage of those being studied. This three-section program grapples with some of the thorny ethical issues arising...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Stepaniak, Joanne
Summary: ncreasing numbers of people -- including actress Drew Barrymore, pop star Moby, and actor Alec Baldwin -- are embracing veganism, a lifestyle that entails avoiding all animal-based products and behaving ethically and conscientiously within our surroundings. In this new edition of her breakthrough bestseller, long-time activist Joanne Stepaniak further explores and illuminates the principles and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lowell House 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5637 STESummary: Technological breakthroughs have taken place since the dawn of human awareness, but 21st-century innovation occurs at an unprecedented, seemingly rapid-fire, pace. This program showcases examples of innovation that are visible in industry today and their implications for the future. Beginning with an exploration of the basic concept of innovation, the video presents several concise case...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Enz, Tammy
Summary: Learn how AI artificial intelligence has transformed entertainment and about the ethical issues of this emerging technology.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 006.3 ENZSummary: How did the heir to a small Australian newspaper become the ruler of a global media empire? How has he altered the face of publishing, broadcasting, media consumption, and even politics? This program examines the career of Rupert Murdoch, focusing on his creation of highly successful media establishments at the expense, many say, of substance and journalistic integrity. Outlining Murdoch's...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008