Time magazine's Man of the year award for 1982 was given to ..
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computer
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Tom cruise
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videocon
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none of the above
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Correct answer
Explanation
In 1982, Time magazine broke from tradition by naming 'The Computer' as its 'Machine of the Year' - the first non-human recipient. This recognized the personal computer's transformative impact on society. While not technically 'Man of the Year', the computer was the designated entity for 1982. Tom Cruise and Videocon have no connection to this honor.