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Question 1

Reckless Disregard:

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This term is often associated with the legal concept of actual malice, particularly in the context of defamation law. It means knowingly publishing false information or showing a reckless disregard for the truth.

Question 2

Eadweard Muybridge:

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A pioneering photographer known for his work in early motion picture projection. He is famous for his motion studies of animals and humans, contributing to the development of motion pictures.

Question 3

Persistence of Vision:

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The optical illusion that makes motion pictures possible. It refers to the way our eyes retain an image for a split second longer than it is actually present, allowing a series of still images to appear as continuous motion.

Question 4

TV Milestones:

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Without specific details, it likely refers to significant events or achievements in the history of television, such as the invention of television, the first broadcast, or key technological advancements

Question 5

Thomas Edison:

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Inventor and businessman known for many inventions, including the phonograph and the electric light bulb. He also played a role in the development of early motion picture technology.

Question 6

First Amendment:

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Part of the U.S. Constitution, protecting freedom of speech, religion, and the press.

Question 7

Fox Network:

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A major television network, part of the larger Fox Corporation, known for broadcasting a variety of programming, including news, sports, and entertainment.

Question 8

TiVo/DVR/VCR:

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Devices that allow users to record and playback television broadcasts. TiVo and DVR (Digital Video Recorder) are modern versions, while VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) was the earlier analog technology.

Question 9

Big Three:

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Refers to the three major television networks in the United States: ABC, CBS, and NBC.

Question 10

David Sarnoff:

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A key figure in the development of radio and television broadcasting, and a pioneer in the communication industry.

Question 11

Edward R. Murrow:

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Renowned broadcast journalist, known for his significant contributions to radio and television journalism, especially during World War II.

Question 12

Lumiere Brothers:

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Inventors of the Cinematographe, a motion picture camera and projector, and pioneers in the early days of cinema.

Question 13

The Jazz Singer:

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A groundbreaking film known for being the first feature-length motion picture with synchronized sound, marking a significant transition from silent to sound films.

Question 14

Carol Burnett

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A celebrated American actress and comedian, best known for “The Carol Burnett Show.”

Question 15

Subliminal Advertising

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he use of hidden or subtle messages in advertising, intended to influence the audience without their conscious awareness.

Question 16

Tim Berners-Lee

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nventor of the World Wide Web (WWW), a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessible via the internet.

Question 17

Vint Cerf

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One of the “fathers of the Internet,” known for his contributions to the development of the TCP/IP protocols and the architecture of the internet.

Question 18

Vladimir Zworykin

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An engineer and inventor who played a key role in the development of television technology, including the invention of the iconoscope

Question 19

ARPA

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Advanced Research Projects Agency, an agency of the United States Department of Defense that played a key role in the development of the early internet.