Part Three: American Involvement in the Global Community in the 21st Century
November 1st, 2001, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Computer Science Center 121B
Panel Discussion
- Ken Freed, Journalism
- Al Eckes, History
- Tom Walker, Political Science
- Elizabeth Collins, Philosophy
Summaries of Presentations
Ken Freed: I focus on the difficulties for a journalist covering globalization and its ramifications. Most of the problems arise out of an emotionalism that has led to misinformation, disinformation and a climate so filled with mistrust and lies that covering the subject is like crossing a minefield for journalists.
As examples, I will look briefly at my experiences in Argentina, Canada and Haiti in hopes of exposing the strengths and weaknesses of the debate over globalization.