A mediated, interpersonal communications model, such as the one proposed, has the potential of countering the popular notion that world cultures are suffering entropy. Two-way television, via cable or video tape, can be a successful mediating factor in establishing better interpersonal communication. Exemplary models of such systems involve interaction that solely uses the medium of closed-circuit television, which allows self- and interpersonal interaction and role perception. Thus, emerging technological developments can create a force for negentropy, especially in the interchange of information. (CH)