Horizon · S20 · E10
Better Mind the Computer
Horizon presents a look at the current research into artificial computer intelligence.
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Horizon presents a look at the current research into artificial computer intelligence.
Season 20
1Sizewell Under Pressure
60 minJan 10, 1983
Horizon investigates if Britain should build a United States designed nuclear power station that uses a pressurized water reactor at its core.
2The Tropical Time Machine
60 minJan 17, 1983
Horizon presents a report by Dr. Alison Jolly who discusses the country of Madagascar, just off of the west coast of Africa. Madagascar's ecology and conservation programs are in conflict with most third world economies.
3The Geneva Event
60 minJan 24, 1983
Horizon brings you a report about the discovery of two new, and unimaginably short-lived, subatomic particles called "W" and "Z".
4How Much Can You Drink?
60 minFeb 7, 1983
Horizon examines some of the effects that moderate amounts of alcohol can have on the body.
5Talking Turtle
60 minFeb 14, 1983
In the Horizon documentary, we look new ways of using computers in classroom and to what effect computers in our schools will have in future.
6What Little Girls are Made of
60 minFeb 21, 1983
Horizon investigates the way girls and boys were taught science and related subjects at schools.
7British Science - On the Wrong Track?
60 minFeb 28, 1983
Horizon reports on the state of scientific research in Britain and the past blunders of the National Research Development Council.
8The Great Plains Massacre
60 minMar 7, 1983
In this Horizon documentary, we look back at the event surrounding the near extermination of the North American bison (buffalo) in the 1880's.
9Hard Rock
60 minMar 14, 1983
The Horizon episode is about the Carsington Aqueduct Scheme in Derbyshire, England, and the massive excavation problems encountered during construction.
10Better Mind the Computer
60 minMar 21, 1983Now viewing
Horizon presents a look at the current research into artificial computer intelligence.
11Madness on Trial
60 minApr 11, 1983
Horizon looks at the mental problem of schizophrenia and how madness is medically diagnosed.
12Sixty Minutes to Meltdown
60 minApr 18, 1983
In this episode, Horizon investigates the nuclear accident which took place in the United States at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant during March 1979.
13Killer in the Village
60 minApr 25, 1983
In this report, Horizon looks at the spread of the AIDS virus in the United States and their search for the cause and cure of the deadly disease.
14The Case of ESP
60 minSep 26, 1983
n this documentary, Horizon investigates the power of the mind for psychic phenomena; telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, and psychokinesis.
15The Artificial Heart
60 minOct 3, 1983
Horizon investigates the current research into development and use of an artificial heart.
16Dr. Priestley and the Breath of Life
60 minOct 10, 1983
This report by Horizon examines the experiments of Joseph Priestly on blood and oxygen in photosynthesis.
17Professor Hawking's Universe
60 minOct 17, 1983
This episode of Horizon features Prof. Stephen Hawking and how he copes with his severe disability, his scientific career, and his relationship with his students.
18The Cruel Choice
60 minOct 24, 1983
Horizon presents a discussion on the use of animals for experiments.
19A Child's Guide to Languages
60 minOct 31, 1983
Looks at different ways of teaching a foreign language and contrasts them with the way babies and young children pick up their native language, without formal teaching.
20China's Child
60 minNov 7, 1983
Horizon examines how the government of China presents the "one child per family" population policy to the people.
21The Earthquake Connection
60 minNov 14, 1983
Horizon investigates today's research into earthquakes and the usefulness of the findings.
22Prisoner or Patient?
60 minNov 28, 1983
Horizon presents this documentary on how Britain deals with its mentally ill criminal offenders.
23Cancer: The Pattern in the Genes
60 minDec 5, 1983
In this report, Horizon outlines the latest research into cancer with specific reference to oncogenes.
24The Academy
60 minDec 12, 1983
Horizon follows group of men and women going through basic training in Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) methods at the Academy in the United States.