Investigating Social Problems
Video and Multimedia
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Video
Big Data, Small World: Kirk Borne at TEDxGeorgeMasonU
Dr. Kirk Borne describes the basics of data mining and its impact on everyday life.
A Briefer History of Time: How Technology Changes Us in Unexpected Ways
This short video links technology change to wider social change.
How Culture and Technology Create One Another: Ramesh Srinivasan at TEDxUCLA
Ramesh Srinivasan describes his research on how new media impacts conflict, social change, and cultural heritage.
Audio
Prosecutors in N.Y. Charge Dozens with Cybercrime
This radio story describes the cybercrime committed against millions of people.
New Gas Rules Aim to Clean Up Car Emissions
How close are we to clean cars? This radio clip discusses regulations set in 2013 to curb emissions.