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« Back to Elon Musk and the frontier of Technology. main page    Related Programs for: Elon Musk and the frontier of Technology.Here are some previous Think Tank programs that may be of interest.Is the Net Killing Copyright? (aired 7/13/2000) Observers have long forecast major changes in the old economy due to the challenges and opportunities of the Internet. Now, it's the recording industry's turn. A company called Napster has developed software that makes it easy to exchange copyrighted music over the Internet. Founded a little under a year ago, Napster has already attracted millions of users -- and a lawsuit from the recording industry. But this controversy is about more than music: the Internet may pose a threat to all intellectual property. Is copyright dying? Can it be saved? Harvesting Biotechnology (aired 11/25/1999) Think Tank inspects genetically modified foods. These foods can be engineered to resist frosts, diseases, insects, and herbicides. Genetically modified crops now cover about a quarter of U.S. cropland. However, acceptance of this relatively new technology is not universal. European critics call GM foods “Frankenstein Foods,” and environmentalists worry that they could upset a delicately balanced ecosystem. Do existing benefits outweigh potential harms? What Remains to be discovered? (aired 12/17/1998) Think Tank looks at the abundance of discovery and scientific progress over the last several centuries and takes a peek at what we might expect to learn and discover in the years and decades ahead. The Promise and Purpose of Genetic Research (aired 7/17/1998) Many scientists believe that in the next few decades, unlocking the human genetic code will benefit people’s lives more than any other scientific endeavor. What cures for diseases and other medical mysteries will this project reveal? Should We Send Men to Mars? (aired 6/25/1997) Mars has fascinated us through time and continues to fascinate us today. But should we send human beings to explore the mysterious planet?  Think Tank is made possible by generous support from the Smith Richardson Foundation, the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Foundation, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, the John M. Olin Foundation, the Donner Canadian Foundation, the Dodge Jones Foundation, and Pfizer, Inc. ©Copyright Think Tank. All rights reserved. 
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