Jaron Lanier, the father of virtual reality and one of the most influential thinkers of our time, examines the effects network technologies have had on our economy. In his new book Who Owns the Future? he asserts that the rise of digital networks led our economy into recession and decimated the middle class. He looks at why and charts the path toward a new information economy that will stabilize the middle class and allow it to grow.
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BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 28 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.
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Your morning companion from NPR and the WNYC Newsroom, with world news, local features, and weather updates.
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BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 28 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.
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This is the home of America’s aspirations and its deepest contradictions.
This is the home of America’s aspirations and its deepest contradictions. Thomas Jefferson was as passionate about building his house as he was about founding the United States. Yet Monticello was a plantation worked by slaves, some of them ...
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This is an American revolution set down on the page.
When Malcolm X was assassinated at 39, his book nearly died with him. Today it stands as a milestone in America’s struggle with race.
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This is where television invented itself.
It set the model for the hit family sitcom. Lucy's weekly antics and humiliation entered the DNA of TV comedy: from Desperate Housewives to 30 Rock – writers can’t live without Lucy.
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This was the spectacle that colonized our dreams.
He was the most famous American in the world – a showman and spin artist who parlayed a buffalo-hunting gig into an entertainment empire. William F. Cody’s stage show presented a new creation myth for America.
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The Harley-Davison motorcycle, Georgia O'Keeffe's skull paintings and Jimi Hendrix's 'Star-Spangled Banner conclude Studio 360's Independence Day five hour marathon of its Award winning American Icon series.
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Egyptian-Americans Weigh in On Nation's New Chapter, The Surprising History of An American Anthem, The New Movie Releases of July 4th Weekend
Egyptian-Americans Weigh in On Nation's New Chapter | The Surprising History of An American Anthem | Egypt Brings New Challenges for U.S. Role in Middle East | Rare Printing of the Declaration of Independence Sold | Looking Ahead to Next Steps in Egypt | The New Movie Releases of July 4th ...
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A wrap-up of the day’s news, with features and interviews about the latest developments in New York City and around the world, from NPR and the WNYC newsroom.
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Marketplace is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world — and what it all means to us.
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A wrap-up of the day’s news, with features and interviews about the latest developments in New York City and around the world, from NPR and the WNYC newsroom.
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Soundcheck Writers Club: Colum McCann, George Saunders, NYPL's Musical Summer ReadsIn this episode: Author Colum McCann talks about his new novel TransAtlantic, and tells us about the music that he listens to while writing. George Saunders discusses his latest colle...Go to program: Soundcheck
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Q is an energetic daily arts and culture program from the CBC hosted by Tom Power.
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#3315: Unconventional Songs
We'll hear unusual approaches to songs on this New Sounds program, including something from vocalist/composer/songwriter Julia Holter, whose recent "Ekstasis," both bewitches and confounds with its substantial song-craft and challenging freak-pop. Listen to songs by Julia Holter, along with recent songs from violinist/composer Carla Kihlstedt, and songwriter Lee Feldman. Plus, music from Elizabeth & the Catapult.
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