Institute Symposium: Harnessing technology

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Institute Symposium: Harnessing technology

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Jan 11, 2023

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A discussion regarding the potential use of technology to heal divisions in public life. Featuring Rory Cellan-Jones, former BBC technology correspondent; Chi Onwurah, Labour MP for Newcastle and Dr Michael Burdett, philosophical theologian and Assistant Professor, Nottingham University.

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Jan 11, 2023

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