Night talk, on WOR: Ted Kovalef interview with George Gilder and John Diebold, 1984 Digital
Scope and Contents
John Diebold (Making the Future Work) and George Gilder (The Spirit of Enterprise) interviewed by Ted Kovaleff about the topic of a free enterprise system, how our society operates and how society arrives (or doesn’t arrive) at solving problems. Also talks/debates about a wide variety of topics, including bringing competition to telecommunication areas, moving towards the decontrol of the telecommunication industry. Makes reference to AT & T, Ericsson, Bell Labs, Western Electric, and Nippon Electric. Industrial policy and the U.S. position in the world with respect to “high” technology. Particular focus on whether the U.S. is on the cutting edge of new technology (robotics, semiconductors). Diebold comments about the great success of technology in the area of agriculture. Imports and exports (particularly regarding imports from Japan and how the U.S. can compete. Diebold talks about “true” growth industries, highlighting semiconductors and biotechnology.
Dates
- Creation: 1984
Physical Description
Compact Audiocassette
Conditions Governing Access
Digital use copies can be accessed only onsite in the de Gaspé Beaubien Reading Room. To request access please contact histcollref@hbs.edu prior to visiting the library.
Extent
110 linear feet (134 boxes, 137 volumes, 9 cartons)3 gigabytes* (11 digital audio files, 9 video files)
Physical Location
MANU
Physical Facet
51 minutes
Creator
- From the Collection: Diebold, John (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
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