'This house believes that our adoption and elevation of social media and digital technologies is undermining human skills and values'
In brief, where once we made special efforts to put people before products, now it is the other way round. Platforms and process dominate the scene. Excitement about technology and the need to be up-to-date combine to make online work seem cool and no-one wants to be left behind. But this is simply a fashion, which like all fashions will be replaced by the Next Big Thing. However, while flared trousers did little long term damage, online research will de-skill a whole generation of researchers from their ability to create empathic enquiries.
We are delighted to welcome 4 very experienced practitioners to this inaugural ICG debate:
For the motion: Dr Sheila Keegan, Campbell Keegan, seconded by Roy Langmaid, The Langmaid Practice.
Against the motion: Paul Hutchings, Kindle Research, seconded by John Griffiths, Spring Research / Planning Above & Beyond.
In the chair: Andrew Smith, ICG Chairman.
Wednesday 25th January, 6pm for 6.30pm start. The Market Porter, Borough Market near London Bridge, London SE1 (as ICG 2011 July summer party) - private upstairs room. See www.markettaverns.co.uk/the_market_porter.html
Cost: £20 per person, to include traditional Burns Night supper.
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We look forward to welcoming you!
