The Information Age: Promise and Challenge - First Lady FromPlains - The Future of HighTech in America

Sep 29, 2026

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A club event program featuring speeches and profiles focused on the Information Age, including communications and technology’s impact on society and business. It highlights Charles Brown of AT&T, Rosalynn Carter’s continuing public work on mental health and human rights, and Jerry Sanders of Advanced Micro Devices discussing high-tech’s future amid recession pressures and company cost-cutting strategies. Ticket and inside-program details accompany upcoming events listings.

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First Lady FromPlains

COMING EVENTS:

The Future of HighTech in America

CharlesBrown Chairman,AT&T The InformationAge:Promise andChallenge Noon,WednesdayGold Ballroom,Sheratow-Palace Hotel On the cutting edge of the informationrevolution,telephone and other communica-tions systems are developing at a dizzyingpace.With the advent of cheaper,faster,and better systems,computer-based busi-nesses are opening up innovative programslike banking by phone and computer. This quantum leap in speedy,simplecommunication signifies our transformationfrom an economy based on goods and ser-vices into one centered in the InformationAge. The son of a 37-year AT&T employee,Charles Brown joined the firm as a mainte-nance man in 1946.He was named chair-man of the board in 1979,after risingthrough the ranks of che massive conglom-erate.MrBrown's years of experience inthe fascinating world of communicationhave made him aware of the promises andchallenges posed by the Information Age,and what they mean to us as a society. Tickets—$14 for members,$18 forguests.Tickets should be picked up inadvance.See back page for advance ticketinformation. INSIDE: Commonwealth RosalynnCarter Author;Former First Lady # First Lady FromPlains Noon,Friday Grand Ballroom,SbennPalace Hotel Life backi Ya,far from the hustleand bust White House,wouldseem to ho lictle appeal for RosalynnCarter,who had more effect on presidentialpolicy than any previous First Lady.But inreality she is as active as ever,having writ-ten a best-selling autobiography and spokenall over the country. The brilliant and tireless campaigner hascentered her energies on her work for men-tal health,and continues to champion hu-man rights around the world.Sincereturning to Plains,Mrs.Carter has re-ceived numerous awards and honors,in-cluding the Distinguished Service Awardfor Leadership in Christian Social Ethics,and was made an Honorary Fellow of theAmerican Psychiatric Association. Though out of the political spotlight,Rosalynn Carter is still very much a publicfigure.Her experiences and insights will bea treat for those interested in learning whatmakes this determined and gracious ladytick. Tickets—$14 for members,$18 forguests.Tickets should be picked up inadvance.See back page for advance ticketinformation. # COMING EVENTS: Vice President Bush on Protectionism… …312-313 Japanese Foreign Minister… … ……Back Page U.S.Energy Outlook… …314-317 The Robots are Coming to San Jose… ……Back Page Current Afairs Forum……… … ……317 Managing the World Economy…… ………Back Page JerrySanders President and CEO,AdvancedMicro Devices # The Future of HighTech in America Noon,FridayGold Ballroom,Sheratow-Palace Hotel Pay cuts,4-day work weeks,mandatoryunpaid vacation time.These cost-cutting,job-saving techniques are as catchy as thecommon cold in recession-wrought SiliconValley.The rapid evolution of high tech inAmerica has created a tough selection pro-cess.Who will survive? Advanced Micro Devices,the nation'sfth-largest semiconductor maker with$931 million in sales last year,suffered a25 percent sales drop for the quarter endedlast June.While continuing most of its 15percent pay cuts,AMD has so far held fastto its no layoff policy. Described as a combination of evangel-ist,politician,supersalesman,and the sem-iconductor industry's best chief executive,Jerry Sanders,President and Chif Execu-tive of Advance Micro Devices,takes intoconsideration these problems and more ashe philosophizes on the future of America'shigh tech industries. Tickets—$14 for members,$18 forguests.Tickets should be picked up inadvance.See back page for advance ticketinformation. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP Dae of Filing:Sepember 23,1985.Ticke of Publication:The Comnonclth Feequency of lssue:Every Monday. Location of knewn e of publication:MonadnockBuilding,681Markee St.,SmFancisco,California94105.Nune and addresses of publisber and editor:Publisher一Commionwealch Club of California,Monadnock Building,681 Mader S.,San Francisco,Ca.9410

FAQs

What themes does the program emphasize about the Information Age?

It describes how faster, cheaper communication systems drive a shift from goods-and-services to an information-centered economy, creating both promises and challenges for society.

Who is featured in the section about the First Lady from Plains?

The program focuses on Rosalynn Carter, describing her influence on presidential policy and her continued advocacy for mental health and human rights.

What key issue does the high-tech segment raise about America’s technology future?

It questions which companies will survive as recession pressures lead to pay cuts and shorter work arrangements, using Advanced Micro Devices and its leadership as context.

Sep 29, 2026

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