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WE NEED TO TALK

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Altered State's mission is to foster intelligent debate and stimulate thought through live talks and podcasts. We explore politics, pop culture, contemporary lifestyles, and a green future. We strive to inspire forward-thinking ideas and to cultivate a community for the curious and open-minded, bringing hope to our society. Altered State supports Freestyle Bristol CIC. 

Upcoming Talks...

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TALK 6.

 

THE TRUTH ISN’T OUT THERE - THE NEW AGE OF CONSPIRACY THEORY

 

Conspiracy theories went into overdrive in the lockdown and show no signs of abating. Eccentric and intellectually lax mumbo jumbo or democratised truth seeking that subverts traditional gatekeepers? Will deepfakes turbocharge disinformation? Some theories are leading devotees to anti Semitism and climate science denial, but they’re everywhere and we all know someone who went down the rabbit hole online. We discuss the implications for truth and media content control, community cohesion and our friendships in the new era of runaway conspiracy theories.

Host Rudy Millard will be joined by

Brent Lee, former conspiracy theorist

Sian Norris, senior investigative reporter at openDemocracy and author of Bodies Under Siege: How the Far right Attack on Reproductive Rights Went Global

Dr Alessandro Miani from Bristol University’s School of Psychological Science 

Weds Sep 11th @7.30pm, Hen and Chicken, 210 North St, BS3 1JF

Coming Soon...

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TALK 7.

 

THE GRASS ISN’T ALWAYS GREENER - GREENWASHING VERSUS CREDIBLE CLIMATE ACTION

 

We discuss what action we can take as individuals to effect real green change. How can we best exert influence? Will Bristol capitalise on its new Green Party MP? Is voting Green a wasted vote in general elections given Labour's supermajority.

 

And we’ll ask To B or not to B Corp? We’ll look at corporate greenwashing and discuss how to help your workplace improve its environmental status. We want to show how you CAN do something. 

Tues Oct 22nd @7.30pm, Hen and Chicken, 210 North St, BS3 1JF

A bit about the organisation we support...

Freestyle Bristol CIC was established in 2021 with the aim of supporting children and young people in Bristol, particularly those from marginalised communities, who aspire to work in the creative & digital media industries. The organisation provides unrestricted, in-person training sessions that allow young people to gain confidence, meet new people, and learn creative & digital media, as well as business management skills. The institution's goal is to elevate educational and career aspirations, facilitate access to careers in the creative media industry, and address inequalities in the creative and media sectors. The Freestyle Bristol website showcases the organization's work, with a focus on issues that are most important to young people in Bristol. Freestyle Bristol CIC addresses well-being issues among young people through healthy and social activities, including youth projects and sports, which promote interaction and participation. Freestyle Bristol delivers youth programmes in Easton, Horfield and Southmead for 10- to 16-year-olds. The organization now engages with over 100 individuals on a weekly basis. WHAT DO DONATIONS GO TOWARDS? Your donations will contribute to the long-term success of this institution, ensuring that it continues to provide young people in Bristol with the means to achieve their creative ambitions.

FAQs

What is your refund policy?

 

  • Our Tickets are non-refundable. 

 

What do I do if an event is sold out?

 

  • Sadly we will not be able to accommodate you this time, but please follow our socials and subscribe to our newsletter to find out about more upcoming events.

 

Do you livestream your events?

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  • We currently have no plans to livestream, but this may be something that we introduce at a future date. 

 

Is seating reserved?

 

  • Seating is unreserved, but please contact us if you have any special access requirements and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Contact Us 

We’d love to hear from you 💬📢.

If we’ve left you hanging after reading our FAQs, or if you have any burning issues you feel we should be talking about, please get in contact with us via email 📥:

 

hello@alteredstate.org.uk

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