Updated: Beyond Control? Colloquium, Oxford Union 28th April
Yaman Akdeniz
lawya at lucs-01.novell.leeds.ac.uk
Mon, 13 Mar 2000 13:09:31 -0000
The programme of this event has been updated and I am posting this
for your information. Book in advance as there are limited places.
Yaman
Beyond Control or Through the Looking Glass? Threats and Liberties in
the Electronic Age
http://www.hcu.ox.ac.uk/beyond/ [INCLUDES ON-LINE BOOKING FORM]
Friday 28 April 2000
The Oxford Union Debating Chamber
Organised by: Humanities Computing Unit, University of Oxford
Sponsored by: Guardian Unlimited
**** NEWS ****
We are pleased to announce that this event is now being sponsored by
Guardian Unlimited, the internet network from the Guardian and
Observer (http://www.guardianunlimited.co.uk/). Simon Waldman, Head
of Guardian Unlimited, will be chairing the afternoon debate. In
addition, two more speakers have now been added to the programme:
Avedon Carol, a founder member of Feminists
Against Censorship, and author of 'Nudes, Prudes and
Attitudes: Pornography and Censorship';
and
Peter Sommer, Senior Research Fellow, Computer Security Research
Centre, London School of Economics; Special Advisor to the Commons
Trade &
Industry Select Committee on E-Crime.
***** FULL INFORMATION BELOW ********
Beyond Control or Through the Looking Glass? Threats and Liberties in
the Electronic Age
http://www.hcu.ox.ac.uk/beyond/
Friday 28 April 2000
The Oxford Union Debating Chamber
Organised by: Humanities Computing Unit, University of Oxford
Sponsored by: Guardian Unlimited
(http://www.guardianunlimited.co.uk/)
<META>Access, Culture, Museums, Libraries, Internet, Censorship,
Policing, Control, Civil Liberties</META>
Overview -------- We are constantly being told that the new
technologies, and particularly the Internet will bring unparalleled
benefits to society by increasing access to all manner of resources,
educational, cultural, and entertainment. Yet at the same time we
read of Internet scare stories about the availability of pornography,
racist material, and information inciting violence. How can we square
this circle? Is the Internet 'Beyond Control', or are we 'Through the
Looking Glass' into a wonderland of strange and new adventures.
Set in the historical Debating Chamber of the Oxford Union,
distinguished speakers will present their views and debate the future
shape of our culture's landscape. The format of Beyond Control will
be a mixture of presentations, open discussion, and debates. We will
aim to stimulate discussion between the speakers and encourage the
audience to participate fully.
The list of invited speakers is growing all the time, and at the
moment we are pleased to announce the following.
Morning Session: Accessing Cultural Networks
Speakers will *include*:
* Prof Bruce Royan, Chief Executive, Scottish Cultural Resources
Access Network - 'Surfing the heritage: the internet and wider access
to cultural resources'
* Dr Suzanne Keene, Head of Collections Management, Science Museum -
'Museums: does the virtual benefit the actual?'
* Chris Batt, Chief Network Adviser, Library and Information
Commission - 'The People's Network: The Final Frontier'
Followed by an open debate on the motion:
'This House believes that this House is doomed'
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* Peter Sommer, Senior Research Fellow, Computer Security Research
Centre, London School of Economics - 'Is Internet Crime that New?'
* Avedon Carol, a founder member of Feminists Against Censorship -
'Porn & the Net: An explosion of fantasy, a new danger, or just more
of the same old same old?'
***** LUNCH (Not Provided) *****
Afternoon Session: Policing the Internet (co-organised with Cyber-
Rights & Cyber-Liberties (UK) - http://www.cyber-rights.org)
'This house believes that any attempt by Government to police the
Internet is both unworkable and a severe threat to civil liberties'
An in-depth debate on Government policies on policing the internet -
how essential are these? Can they work? How much of a threat do they
pose to civil liberties? The debate will be led by two speakers for,
and two speakers against a motion presented to the house, followed by
open discussion and a vote. This session will be chaired by Simon
Waldman, Head of Guardian Unlimited. The invited presenters are:
* Prof Nadine Strossen, New York Law School, & President of the
American Civil Liberties Union * Mr Yaman Akdeniz, Director of Cyber-
Rights & Cyber Liberties (UK)
----- vs -----
* Mr John Abbott, Director General of the National Criminal
Intelligence Service * Mr David Kerr, CEO, Internet Watch Foundation
Who Should Come to 'Beyond Control'?
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Anyone interested in the potential benefits and problems the Internet
poses for increasing access to resources, be they cultural, or
ephemeral. The colloquium will be of interest to:
* museums * libraries * academics * publishers * students * IT and
Information specialists * the general public * civil liberty experts
* criminologists * Internet providers * and so on ...
Venue: The Debating Chamber of the Oxford Union
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The Oxford Union is the world's most famous debating society.
Established in 1823 and located in glorious Victorian Buildings in
the heart of Oxford University, it aims to promote debate and
discussion not just in Oxford University, but across the globe (for
more information see http://www.oxford-union.org/).
Background
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For the last five years the Humanities Computing Unit has organised a
series of successful events which have discussed the place of
technology in the spheres of literature, learning, and our cultural
resources. In,1999 we brought together a number of illustrious
speakers in the Oxford Union to look 'Beyond Art' which discussed how
technology asserts itself on the creative arts (selected papers can
be found at: http://info.ox.ac.uk/ctitext/beyond/).
More information about the Humanities Computing Unit is available
from http://www.hcu.ox.ac.uk
Price
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Costs per place are as follows:
40.00 - educational/non-profit
100.00 - commercial
5.00 - student/unwaged
Please note that lunch is not included in the price. Please book
early as spaces are limited. Concessions for block bookings of five
or more (though not at the student rate) are available; please
contact the organisers below for more details. A small number of
reduced price places will be available for members of the Oxford
Union and Oxford University. Cheques should be made payable to
'Oxford University Computing Services' and sent to the organisers
below.
To register for this event please complete the tear-off slip below
and return it by 14th April 2000 to:
Jenny Newman
Humanities Computing Unit
OUCS, 13 Banbury Road
Oxford OX2 6NN.
Tel. +44 (0)1865 273221
Fax. +44 (0)1865 273275
Email: jenny.newman@oucs.ox.ac.uk
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