This item is a recording from Dr. William Shannon's lecture on technology and it's move towards destructiveness and exploitation and Thomas Merton. Side A begins from 0:00:00 to 00:00:30 with Dr. Jacques Goulet, member of the Religious Studies department welcoming University President Margaret E. Fulton. Margaret E. Fulton welcomes attendees to the Elizabeth Seton lecture series and introducing Dr. William Shannon from 00:00:31 to 00:03:30. Dr. Jacques Goulet mentions the sponsors (Sisters of Charity) and invites Sister Anne Fleming, Superior of the Halifax Province of the Sisters of Charity from 00:03:30 to 00:04:00. From 00:04:10 to 00:07:14 Sister Anne Fleming speaks about the Elizabeth Seton lecture and its establishment. Dr. Jacques Goulet introduces Dr. William Shannon and his lecture from 00:07:15 to 00:16:29. From 00:16:40 to 00:46:16 Dr. William Shannon lectures on Thomas Merton, technology and Christianity which continues on Side B from 00:00:00 to 00:28:26. From 00:28:26 to 00:43:50 Dr. William Shannon responds to questions and comments. The questions continue on Side A of MSVUA-AV-162B.