It has come to my attention, with a considerable degree of dismay and consternation, that the venerable institution of the CBC has decided to discontinue the broadcast of “Spark,” a program that has illuminated the airwaves with its incandescent exploration of technology and its multifarious effects on our Canadian way of life.
“Spark,” under the sagacious stewardship of Nora Young, has been nothing short of a beacon in the foggy realm of digital discourse. It has consistently provided a platform for perspicacious dialogue and a symposium for the exchange of ideas that are as vital to our national consciousness as the very air we breathe in our resplendent Canadian forests.
In an era where the cacophony of the mundane often drowns out the symphony of the profound, “Spark” has been our weekly dose of intellectual salubrity. It has cut through the noise with the precision of Occam’s razor, presenting complex technological concepts with clarity and wit that is as rare as it is necessary.
To extinguish “Spark” is to dim the light of knowledge at a time when the shadows of misinformation grow ever longer. It is to silence the voices of experts who, week after week, have guided us through the labyrinthine corridors of the digital age. It is, I dare say, an affront to the very principles of public broadcasting upon which the CBC was founded.
Therefore, I implore the CBC, with the utmost urgency and fervor, to reconsider this decision. Let “Spark” continue to shine its light upon the Canadian populace, to educate, to inform, and to inspire. For without it, we risk not merely the loss of a radio program, but the loss of a vital thread in the rich tapestry of our national dialogue.
Yours in earnest anticipation of a favorable reconsideration,
Ed Scholz
PS.
In the spirit of Rex Murphy, one might add that to cancel “Spark” is akin to unplugging the lighthouse lamp just as the tempest approaches. Let us not navigate these turbulent digital seas without our most trusted beacon.
PPS More info on request.
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