THE 98th MENSA INFORMAL RESIDENTIAL DISCUSSION CONFERENCE
Braziers Adult College, Braziers Park, Ipsden, Wallingford OXIO 6AN
GLOBALISATION
Chairman: Jane Benn
Friday 24th - Sunday 26th September 1999
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FRIDAY |
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19:45 |
Supper |
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20:45 - 22:00 |
Introductory Session - including discussion on what we understand by the term "globalisation"; delegates are invited to bring their own definitions. |
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22:00 |
Refreshments |
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SATURDAY |
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08:30 |
Breakfast |
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09:30 - 10:15 |
Peter Elkan : Economic Aspects: Technological and demographic developments in the world; economic theories of production and income distribution. |
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10:15 - 11:00 |
Alan Edmonds : Financial Aspects: International currency speculations; multinational companies; control of the media by near-monopolies. |
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11:00 |
Coffee |
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11:30 - 12:15 |
Alan Mayne : Must Capitalism Dominate Globalisation ? - the widening gap between rich and poor; threat to democracy; "new economics" thinking. |
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12:15 - 12:45 |
General Discussion |
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13:00 |
Lunch |
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Afternoon Free |
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16:15 |
Tea |
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16:45 - 17:15 |
Discussion Groups |
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17:15 - 18:00 |
General Discussion |
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18:00 - 18:45 |
Jenny Turner : The Delights and Disadvantages of Multicultural Groups of Students in an F. E. College, also a brief history of the Pestalozzi Children's Trust. |
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19:00 |
Supper |
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20:00 - 22:00 |
INTERLUDE - Music, poetry, etc - washed down with wines of the world; delegates are invited to bring an appropriate bottle and thereby contribute to our increased understanding of globalisation. Musical delegates are invited to make use of the good piano available, or bring their own instrument. |
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22:00 |
Tea and coffee |
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SUNDAY |
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08:30 |
Breakfast |
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09:30 - 10:15 |
John Maxwell : Nationalism and Patriotism: The flip side of Globalisation ? Contrasting patterns taking Scotland and Serbia as examples. |
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10:15 - 11:00 |
Leslie Haddow : Is Globalisation a Myth ? - an ephemeral, not a sustainable state:-will only be meaningful when all people have access to equity, justice and a fair sharing of wealth. |
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11:00 |
Coffee |
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11:30 - 12:00 |
Discussion Groups |
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12:00 - 12:45 |
Final Session : General Discussion and Plans for Future Conferences |
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13:00 |
Lunch |
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Conference ends, but delegates wishing to stay on for informal discussions and tea are welcome to do so. |
Editorial Note : lest any PDG readers be confused, the above conference that new PDG member Jane Benn is organising is not the next PDG conference, which will, we hope, take place next May, but is the latest in the long tradition of Mensa at Braziers conferences. We have arranged things so that the two conferences will each be annual and will alternate at the same venue, with the PDG conference seeking to carry on the best of the traditions of the Mensa at Braziers one. There is a fair sharing of attendees between the two.
The cost & administrative details of the Globalisation conference are the same as those of the recent PDG Conference, ie. the full fee, including accommodation and catering, is £92. Early booking is advisable. Apply for further details to the College at the above address (Tel: 01491 680221). A deposit of £20 is payable. Please book directly with the College. Partners, whether Mensans or not, are welcome.
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