Lesson 33a: Computers and Society

Due (via email to instructor) by 8 am on Monday, Apr. 30

Read Module 10 of the text, pp. 326-347, and answer the following questions.



Exercise 1:     In what ways are our abilities to predict the future nature and impact of computers limited?


Exercise 2:     What is Moore's Law?


Exercise 3:     What is Minitel? How is it similar to and different from the internet?


Exercise 4:     Give two reasons why we should be concerned about the proliferation of electronic databases containing personal information.


Exercise 5:     List any topics in the reading that you found especially interesting or thought-provoking.


Exercise 6:     List any topics in the reading that you found confusing.


Solutions to odd numbered exercises (posted late afternoon of due date).