In a last minute change to our lunchtime programme, Pervasive Media Studio lunchtime talk favourite Sam Phippen steps into the breach to share a deep dive into the NSA leaks and how they have affected our relationship with the web.

This will be Sam's third lunchtime talk, having beguiled us with tales student robotics in 'The Most Dangerous Game: Exposing Sixth Formers to Power Tools' in 2012, and 'Forget the economy, acquire Cryptocurrency' in January this year. Following an 11th hour regrettable exit by producer Katherine Jewkes from our talk programme due to tonsilittis, Sam has valiently stepped forward (via a twitter campaign by @veritymcintosh) to share with us a topic he has been researching, looking at the impact of the NSA leaks of recent times. Thanks Sam, we look forward to hearing your point of view and kicking off a good old argument with our lunchtime talk audience about privacy, democratisation of information and international security. 

This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week.

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday.

Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do.

After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm.

Let us know if you’d like a tour of the space and we'll be happy to show you around. Send an email to admin@pmstudio.co.uk