Issues
The Murdoch Issue: Resolution 1003 (1993) on the Ethics of Journalism
In the journalist's profession the end does not justify the means; therefore information must be obtained by legal and ethical means.In journalism, controversial or sensational items must not be confused with subjects on which it is important to provide information... care must be taken not to broadcast programmes, messages or images glorifying violence, exploiting sex and consumerism... more »
Waiting Room Poll Strikes a Nerve
When MedPage Today asked if patients who are kept waiting for scheduled appointments should get a discounted bill, almost half of the more than 3,200 respondents said Yes. The genesis of this poll was an article about patients who bill their doctors for time spent waiting. more »
A Summer TV Schedule: Hearings on Violence Towards Women, Veterans Mental Care and Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers
It's the summer and television programs are on a new episode vacation. Why not take in a streaming webcast or televised hearing from a Senate or House Committee? Perhaps they're assuming their constituents are not listening or looking in? Prove them wrong. more »
Theodore Roszack (1933 - 2011): Cult of Information
What it means to think. Is it just to manipulate Ideas or to create them? And how does this relate to the value of the computer? "We need good old-fashioned literacy; not just computer literacy ... what data matters and what data does not matter." more »
