S1 Exam Review

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Who was David Sarnoff?

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David Sarnoff was a media mogul at RCA and NBC who dismissed criticism of the mass media in 1955.

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What year was the HAL 9000 computer made operational?

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The HAL 9000 computer was made operational in 1992.

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When was the book 'Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man' published?

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The book was published in 1964.

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What award did Eric Kandel win for his work on sea slugs?

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Eric Kandel won the Nobel Prize for his work on sea slugs in the 1970s.

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Who is the author of 'Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man'?

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The author is Marshall McLuhan.

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What is the significance of the year 1964 in media studies?

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1964 is significant because it is the year Marshall McLuhan published 'Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man', which explores the impact of media on society.

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What is the main theme of Marshall McLuhan's work?

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The main theme is that the medium itself shapes and controls the scale and form of human association and action.

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What does the term 'media' refer to in the context of communication?

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Media refers to the various means of communication, including television, radio, newspapers, and the internet.

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What is the concept of 'the medium is the message'?

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This concept suggests that the form of a medium embeds itself in the message, influencing how the message is perceived.

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What role did David Sarnoff play in the development of broadcasting?

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David Sarnoff was instrumental in the development of radio and television broadcasting, helping to establish NBC.