2 July 2008
Being cellular
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While a group of hardcore fanatics are already queueing to access the latest version of iPhone in Australia, we're looking at the culture of mobile phones. Are we tapping into their full potential? While they might be the bane of anyone hoping for an uninterrupted night at the movies or a restaurant, in the developing world they are transforming banking and the agriculture and fishing industries. They've also become a crucial part of disaster relief, with cell networks deployed faster than terrestrial services in the wake of events like the Boxing Day tsunami. How are these mobile devices shaping our lives?
Guests
Jonathan Donner - social science researcher, Microsoft India
Larissa Hjorth - RMIT University
Mark Fine - mobile content manager, Vodaphone Australia
Further Information
For a link to information on Jonathan Donner
Link to a pdf slideshow outlining some of his research in India
For a link to information about Larissa Hjorth
For a link to a program about mobile phones and development
For a link to an article on mobile phone and privacy
For a link to an article about Nokia designer Jan Chipchase
Presenter
Paul Barclay
Story Researcher and Producer
Matthew Leonard
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