Streaming Sinclair Videos: Technology

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"Describes the development of the MOD-5B wind turbine by NASA and its subcontractor Boeing. Shows the Makani Moaʻe wind farm at Kahuku, Oahu, and the installation of the MOD-5B there. Dick O'Connell of Hawaiian Electric discusses other plans for alternative energy development, such as geothermal energy and ocean thermal energy conversion."

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"An around the world exploration of the social impact of the cutting edge technologies of virtual reality, cyber sex, nootropics, artificial recreations and amusements, cryonics, cybernetics, and plastic beauty. Analyzes these "hyperreal" environments and questions society's desire for artificial transformation and its influence on our culture as we approach the 21st century."

Link to Video (58 minutes)
"Once it was the symbol of American industry, style, and leisure--until Toyota adapted American mass production methods to Japanese standards. Only now are embattled American auto makers trying to reverse history by using Japanese success strategy in planning, design, engineering, and manufacturing."

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"Tells the history of Japan's national construction during the Meiji era and of the five engineers who played prominent roles in the construction: Inoue Masaru, Tanabe Sakurou, Furuichi Kimitake, Okino Tadao, and Hiroi Isami."

Link to Video (59 minutes)
"Explores the problems related to developing geothermal energy in Hawaii, specifically in the Wao Kele of Puna rainforest. Interviewed are leading scientists, economists, physicians, energy experts, engineers, activists, and native Hawaiians."

Link to Video (60 minutes)
"While some question whether the "anywhere, anytime" pace of the Internet is taking away from Hawaii's quality of life and cherished values, others are harnessing these same technologies to preserve and promulgate indigenous languages and culture. Keola Donaghy of UH-Hilo will be sharing the work of Hale Kuamoʻo, the UH-Hilo Hawaiian Language Center, in using Internet technologies to teach Hawaiian and enhance the rebirth of the language as a live aspect of Hawaiian culture in the 21st century"

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"Examines how the concepts of William Gibson, science fiction writer, have become a part of real life in the technology and culture of recent years. Topics covered include: virtual reality, hacking & piracy, art & fashion, industrial music, and mind machines & cyborgs."