Computer Chips Shape An Information Society

Duration: 600 ft.

Year Published: 1985

Creator: Manufacturers Hanover

Complete Record: Synopsis: Presents the role of microelectronic computer chips an associated computer technology. Discusses how computer technology aids in human progress. Content: Lockheed Corp., Stonehenge, putting in computer card, office, hands counting abacus, weaving, player piano rolls, old clocks, register, stills of old computers, “clean” rooms, chips - IC circuits, computer screens, making chips, NASA rocket blast, corp. guy on phone, cards on conveyor belt, data processing, drive-in bank, laser scanner, buying airline tickets, credit card purchase, candlelight dinner date, cop & dispatch terminal, computer class, NYC at night, space shuttle NYC skyline at night