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  Science and Exploration

  Entrepreneurs and the Information Age

Featuring: Nathan P. Myhrvold, Phillip F. Anschutz, Douglas G. Carlston, James Q. Crowe, Michael S. Dell, Craig O. McCaw, Mario Morino, Catherine B. Reynolds and Michael J. Saylor.

Description: The high-tech industry continues to grow and to change at an astounding rate. New companies form daily. Their stock prices are fueled by high-tech promise not even dreamed about a few years ago. The "old rules" of business no longer apply.

How has the computer revolution affected people's lives? What are the ethical responsibilities of successful entrepreneurs? Are there technologies that should not be pursued, regardless of the ability to do so?

Join these pioneers in the high-tech revolution as they discuss with students, their groundbreaking roles, where the high-tech industry is going and the opportunities that lie ahead.

PROGRAM FOCUS:
History -- impact on societies and the use of historical analogies to predict the continued growth and impact of the high-tech revolution
Sociology -- societal values and priorities; interaction of science and society

Category: Science and Exploration

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