Are we speaking AT each other and not WITH each other? In a generation of signing petitions, scrolling, retweeting, scrolling, speaking out and moving on with your day; how effective is social media in the fight for social change? Does the impact of social media create long-lasting impact or is it just a substitute for action?

In this episode, we're discussing all of this and more as we ask 'Is Online Activism an Effective Substitute for Physical Action?'; taking audio clips live from an event hosted on Whatsapp, along with commentary from a few community members reading the conversation in our office. We're joined by Myles Dyer (Youtuber and motivational speaker), Luci Hammans (poet and activist), Paige Jackson (Producer), and Belal Stitan (student and artist).

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This podcast is supported by The Space and Arts Council England through National Lottery funding. It is hosted by Bethany Slinn and produced by Fabio Thomas. Graphic design by Bradley Morrison, animation from Malikah Holder, music by Earwax Addict, and sound and video editing by Pete Styles.