- How does Burke's inclusion of the NORAD site 'date' the series to the late Cold War?
The inclusion of NORAD site remarkably contributes to the understanding of the late Cold War. It is dates world war in the 1960s and 1970s when USSR focused on establishing intercontinental and sea-launched flying missiles.NORAD was in full control of all the operations that were launched during this time. NORAD was managed all the air planed missiles space operations. The site reveals more on the plans and operations that were launched to accomplish the Cold War missions by the USSR.
- What was added or subtracted to adapt the text into a video format?
- How is James Burke personally an 'addition' to the video version?
James Burke personally is an addition to the video version. The video is begun by an interview to James Burke who tries to explain the whole view of what the episodes aim to address. These live interviews make the video to be more interesting and self-explanatory. He, therefore, in person contributes to the building of the video. Moreover, he explains some parts of the video that may seem confusing during the presentation. Personal presentation contributes significantly to the development of the video.
- The topic on telecommunication as addressed in the text and the video
The topic of telecommunication is among the tools that according to James Burke are shaping the world.In his view he sees telecommunication getting revolutionized year after year and he tries to make predictions on what new invention will be brought forth as the world progress towards a more sophisticated technology system. In the video, Burke is more concerned about government role and influence on technology, basing his argument on the use of words like “transparency” and “accountability.” In the book on the other hand, Burke becomes more extensive and detailed on the topic and looks at technology from a deeper perspective. He focuses on the origin, the developments underway as well as the anticipation of the future in terms of technology. In the video, Burke considers the need by the government especially during war to bring innovations that make it easier to exercise control and establish connections.
- The connection of the topic telecommunication to Burke’s perception
In Burke’s view, he appreciates the level of contribution of internet and World Wide Web in enhancing connections and human interactions in general. He confirms that telecommunication has increased the awareness on the interdependence that exist among the people. Telecommunication is an area that has experienced remarkable innovations and development that aim at improving the level of interaction and association all over the world. The world has been made to be like a global village by use of telecommunication system. The video vividly illustrates the developments that are being experienced and forecasting on the better aspects that are yet to be brought forth.
Bibliography
Reconnection. Performed by James Burke. 2007.
The Day the Universe Changed. Directed by James Burker. 2006.
