1958

Over the last twenty-five years, Canada's economy has markedly shifted from being a primarily agricultural one to a manufacturing one, largely possible due to the ability to set up systems of largely self-regulating machines, processes known as automation. A manufacturing expert and a labor expert discuss from their individual points of view their comprehensive thoughts on the impacts of automation on society.

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SUnknownMen and Mechanization

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Humankind has always used things, such as tools and beasts of burden, to help in doing manual tasks that would be much more difficult, time consuming and/or impossible under human physical constraints otherwise. The ability and speed of doing such physical tasks changed with the development of the steam engine, which made the production of machines to assist in such tasks quicker and easier and which, in turn, led to the ability of mass production. This advancement was even more evident during recent wars where it largely has been machines battling machines for the causes of life, liberty and freedom, the better machines which invariably would help win said wars. The recent addition of electronics into the mechanization would advance the assistance to work in the white collar world with machines not only doing office functions but assisting in intellectual functions, albeit with humans still making the decisions based in part with what the programmed machines output.

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SUnknownNorthwest Neighbours

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

A look at how one community thrives under the rim of the Arctic Circle despite the cold weather.

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SUnknown1,500,000 of Us

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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SUnknownCanada - World Citizen

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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SUnknownDykes for Dry Land

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Canadian prairie farmers have for time immemorial talked about water in relation to their livelihood, most often the lack of it for their needs. Most farming experts agree that prairie grain farmers should continue to farm such, but dedicate a small portion of their land under irrigation to grow forage crops for livestock, either in-field or baled, to overcome any poor years due to drought. This film centers on the decision to build an earth-filled dam on the South Saskatchewan River near Outlook. While the dam would provide other uses such as hydroelectricity and water for municipalities, its primary purpose would be for irrigation for farmers. Despite the decision having been made, many farmers in the region still debate its merits primarily on a cost-benefit analysis and fear of the unknown in having to farm in a different manner. Some of their questions may be answered by a smaller dam project north of the area, the Williamson family, members who comprise the farmers affected by that project, talking about their experiences with that dam and the new means of irrigation for their farming needs.

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SUnknownEternal Children

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

An unemotional short documentary on the education of intellectually disabled ("mentally retarded" in the film) children in Canada in the mid-20th century.

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SUnknownPrairie Bonanza

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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SUnknownReport on Cancer

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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SUnknownThe Gifted Ones

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

A NFB documentary short from 1959 that discusses what to do about the child with a high IQ with two prominent Canadian educators, Dr. Florence Dunlop and Dr. T.W. Martin. Film interviews gifted children.

4 /10

SUnknownThe Inquiring Mind

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

This 30-minute short takes you on adventures of discovery in the company of outstanding scientists and humanists, each of whom discuss and explain their particular field of research.

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SUnknownThe Little Sisters

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

One of the rare documentaries that allows the viewer to get into the intimacy of a monastery. We are indeed - through the experience of a novice - made to discover the Servantes de Jésus-Marie, their code of practice, their rules and the rhythm of the convent.

7.2 /10

SUnknownThe Mine Makers

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

An examination of new mining exploration techniques.

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SUnknownThe Performer: Part 1

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

This documentary is a foray into Canada's art milieu. What is it like to be a Canadian artist?

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SUnknownThe Performer: Part 2

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

This documentary is a foray into Canada's art milieu. What is it like to be a Canadian artist?

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SUnknownLife and Radiation

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

This short film explores the effects of atomic radiation on living things. It starts off with a discussion on the most familiar form of radiant energy (the sun) and goes on to include a demonstration of radiation.

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SUnknownMen Against the Ice

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

A look at the history of arctic travel and the perils confronting early explorers.

5.3 /10

SUnknownOn Prescription Only

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

A short documentary on the chemical prescription drug industry in Canada circa 1960.

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SUnknownPoisons, Pests and People

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

A look at the effects of widespread use of chemical insecticides.

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SUnknownSteering North

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Short doc about the technical difficulties navigating ships and planes close to the North Pole.

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SUnknownThe Power of Matter

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

The first part shows civilian applications of nuclear power outside Canada, while the second part shows the history of atomic energy development in Canada, from the outset of WWII to the installations at Chalk River.

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SUnknownThis Electronic World

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

This documentary illustrates the impact which electronics engineering has had on various walks of life--from direct long-distance dialing, through industrial robots, to autopsy analysis.

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