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The programme takes the form of a mock trial of systems dynamics as applied to world modelling and takes place in the Lecture Hall of the Royal Institution in London.
The programme takes the form of a mock trial of systems dynamics as applied to world modelling and takes place in the Lecture Hall of the Royal Institution in London.
| Module code and title: | T341, Systems modelling |
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| Item code: | T341; 08 |
| First transmission date: | 17-10-1975 |
| Published: | 1975 |
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| Duration: | 00:24:09 |
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| Producer: | David Nelson |
| Contributors: | Wilfred Beckerman; R. C. Curnow; Lyn Jones; John Naughton; John Sparkes |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Debate; Social/political attitudes; Systems dynamics; World modelling |
| Footage description: | John Naughton at the Royal Institution introduces the programme. John Sparkes briefly outlines his role of chairman in the trial. Lyn Jones then speaks against world modelling and introduces the main speaker against world modelling, Wilf Beckerman. Prof. Beckerman states his case against attempting to model world systems through systems dynamics techniques. John Naughton questions Beckerman and Beckerman answers the objections. Lyn Jones joins in the questioning. John Naughton introduces the case for world modelling. Ray Curnow states the case for world modelling and is questioned at intervals by Lyn Jones. Members of the audience question Ray Curnow. Wildred Beckerman comments on Ray Curnow's case and then answers questions from John Naughton and the audience. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/71984 |
| Production number: | 00525_5179 |
| Videofinder number: | 1369 |
| Available to public: | no |
