Prominent atheists like Richard Dawkins have argued that religion inherently incites violence, whereas atheism is more peaceful. Is religion a primary factor in causing violence, or does religion play an adjacent role to other factors, whether

Refugees: conversations in different voices.

Sep 26th, 2019 33m 39s

Why is it so difficult to engage in meaningful debate around asylum seekers and refugees? Where do you think the most meaningful conversations can happen – through law, through political discussion, or through connecting with human stories repr

What is the primary function of film - to entertain, to inform, to offer escape?

Sep 17th, 2019 33m 9s

Is the evolution of media viewing platforms and spectatorship changing the way we understand/value film – and in turn, changing how filmmakers approach/produce their work? If so, what effect does this have?

Artwork, the artist, and the spectator/fan: the ethical boundaries.

Aug 27th, 2019 27m 54s

Can art exist and be enjoyed independently of the artist? What is the role of the spectator in determining this line, and do spectators have a moral obligation to refuse engagement with certain types of art/artists?

Critical Web Literacy in an age of Participatory Media

Aug 9th, 2019 35m 57s

Why is media literacy no longer part of the school curriculum? What critical skills do we need in order to understand how knowledge is 'made' on the internet? What do we need to know about things like online privacy, credibility, copyright, alg