This house believes that European companies should be free from U.S. tech
Join the online SWISSUES debate on Thursday March 26th at 17:00 CET
An online, Oxford Union-style debate: think Publikumsdebatte or Joute Oratoire. It gives participants licence to say what they like, freedom to be controversial, and liberty to explore ideas, without personal commitment.
European business is divided, along with politics and society. For eighty years, Europe has assumed a close relationship with the USA. Some think current problems will pass and return to a status quo ante. Others, more Gaullist, believe the current situation reveals America in its true light. Whatever the truth, and regardless of political opinion, the issues are critical for European companies. Not only is their infrastructure dependent on services that could be cut off, but Big US Tech is in the core business models of an increasing number of corporations. Digitization may make life simpler but it leaks know-how and changes business fundamentals. These issues cannot be written off as political, social or philosophical. They affect businesses today - now. This is an invitation to present and contest the arguments in an open debate.
Debating is an ancient sport - a way to explore contentious issues without partisanship or animosity. We need more of it. So SWISSUES is experimenting with a new format. Forvm will adopt an online version of the Oxford Union debating format. They will be recorded and podcast. The aim is to enjoy an exchange of viewpoints and to persuade with empathy whilst learning about the subject. The event is open to all: register to be a proposer or opposer; to speak from the ‘floor’; or to watch the fun.
Register at: https://luma.com/nsmy85xg