We explore what philosophy, linguistics, and anthropology can tell us about our distinctly modern conversations.

Conversation plays a vital role in how we represent ourselves and come to understand our own identities. We have more ways to communicate with one another than ever before and, from smart phones to social media, more of those conversations are taking place online. But is there more to this than a mere increase in communication? Do these different channels of communication change the nature of communication itself? And what might all this mean for our sense of self and identity? 

Meet our speakers and chair

Alexandra Georgakopoulou is Professor of Discourse Analysis and Sociolinguistics at King's College London.

Daniel Miller (@DannyAnth) is Professor of Anthropology at University College London.

Rebecca Roache (@rebecca_roache) is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Royal Holloway University.

Clare Moriarty (@quiteclare) is a Fellow at the Forum for Philosophy and a IRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin.

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