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What’s New on TAG TV September 28 – October 2, 2009?

Monday, September 28, 2009

From a speech by Google’s CEO on technology, innovation and the global economy plus social theorist Jonathan Zittrain suggesting that the Internet is made up of millions of acts of kindness to how the Internet can impede democracy, a CSPAN look at health care technology and a New York Times review of Zune, a new show is launched every week day on WebVisions: a TAG TV compilation of tech news and information clips from various popular Internet video sites. Watch a show a day to expand your tech IQ!

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Monday: Google CEO on Tech, Innovation & More
Eric Schmidt speaks on technology, innovation and the global economy in terms of availability of more information historically stimulating economic growth – and now, of course, the role of the Internet. 66 minutes

Tuesday: The Internet as Random Acts of Kindness
Feeling like the world is becoming less friendly? Social theorist Jonathan Zittrain begs to differ. The Internet, he suggests, is made up of millions of disinterested acts of kindness, curiosity and trust. 20 minutes

Wednesday: How the Internet Can Impede Democracy
Journalist Evgeny Morozov punctures the assumption that tech innovation always promotes freedom, democracy with chilling examples of ways the Internet helps oppressive regimes stifle dissent. 12 minutes

Thursday: CSPAN Explores Health Care Technology
On CSPAN’s The Communicator show Chris Schoeder, CEO of HealthCentral, discusses the increased use of technology in the health care industry. 30 minutes

Friday: The New York Times Reviews Zune
David Pogue, The New York Times Technology Editor, takes a look at Microsoft’s new Zune music/video player. 4 minutes

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Other TAG TV Features: Weekly Tech Talk on TAG Radio
TAG President Tino Mantella interviews Atlanta’s top executives, with a new show launching every Tuesday afternoon. Click to listen to Tino’s latest interview!