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Around Town: The Hackney Debate. Social Media – Blessing or Curse? (29 November)
Chaired by the BBC’s George Alagiah, the Hackney Debates have proven a popular addition the London calendar, returning to St. Peter’s Church for the fifth time. The theme this time is the impact of social media on society. Do services such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have a positive or negative effect? Speaking in the debate will be: […]
25 Nov 13
Chaired by the BBC’s George Alagiah, the Hackney Debates have proven a popular addition the London calendar, returning to St. Peter’s Church for the fifth time.
The theme this time is the impact of social media on society. Do services such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have a positive or negative effect?
Speaking in the debate will be:
Dr. Paolo GerbaudoLecturer in Digital Culture and Society at King’s College,
Olivia SolonAssociate Editor of Wired magazine,
Caroline Criado-PerezJournalist and Feminist Campaigner,
Stephen FosterPrincipal of the Bridge Academy.
The debate is promoted by St. Peter’s Community Partnership and takes place at St Peter’s Church, Northchurch Terrace, N1 4DA on Friday 29th November at 7.30pm.

Admission is free, so please arrive dbd5early for seats, and there will be a paid bar.