[Lancaster] Fwd: Upcoming Event - A Free Digital Society - A Talk by Richard Stallman, Free Software Foundation, 2nd March 2011, Preston

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Seems he has two days in between Preston and Sheffield - why not invite
him to speak in Lancaster?

On 09/02/11 10:30, Rich Grant wrote:
> The IET Lancashire and Cumbria Local Network would like to invite you
> to the following event:
> 
> A Free Digital Society - A Talk by Richard Stallman, Free Software
> Foundation - 2nd March 2011, University of Central Lancashire,
> Preston.
> 
> Activities directed at "including" more people in the use of digital
> technology are predicated on the assumption that such inclusion is
> invariably a good thing.  It appears so, when judged solely by
> immediate practical convenience.  However, if we also judge in terms
> of human rights, whether digital inclusion is good or bad depends on
> what kind of digital world we are to be included in.  If we wish to
> work towards digital inclusion as a goal, it behooves us to make sure
> it is the good kind.
> 
> The lecture will also cover hot topics, such as the impact of recent
> projects such as Wikileaks, on the global digital world and wider
> audiences.
> 
> Due to restrictions on accommodation size, registration for this event
> is essential, please register online to attend.  The event is open to
> all.
> 
> ***   For more details and registration visit the IET Lancs & Cumbria
> website page for this event at:
> http://www.theiet.org/local/uk/northwest/lancs-cumbria/freedigitalsocietyMarch2011.cfm
>   ***
> 
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