Digital Natives

About the Episode

Richard Heffner's Open Mind begins anew with grandson Alexander Heffner as Host. The opening guest is John Palfrey, Director of the Digital Public Library of America discussing the uses, misuses and distractions of the new technological age.

Aired: 06/20/14 | Expires: | Runtime: 27m 57s

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