Bengaluru Speaks: an evening of uncommon conversation. October 24, 2008

Bengaluru Speaks 4th Session
Meta-Culture Dialogics announces its 4th community dialogue session at a new venue

This month's theme: Violence in Urban India - Why?

Date: Friday, October 24th
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Venue (new location): Ashirvad, 30 St. Mark's Road, across from the State Bank of India

Last month’s Dialogue on Violence in Urban India was groundbreaking. Participants were challenged to reflect on how communal violence and terrorism impacts their lives. Meta-Culture’s Conflict Resolution professionals facilitated the discussion, posing questions and ensuring certain ground rules.

Because of the response and the wealth of issues uncovered in last month’s Dialogue, we at Meta-Culture felt we’d barely scratched the surface of a topic which is becoming increasingly relevant to the lives of everyday Indians in Bangalore and beyond. Public violence – whether it be communal violence or terrorism – demands a lot of public deliberation. So we decided we’d talk about it again, and this time go even deeper.

This month, MCD will challenge participants to explore the topic: “Violence in Urban India – Why?”


Participants will explore in greater depth the question of why violence happens. What and who causes violence? What motivates someone to commit acts of violence? Is violence ever justified? What is the media’s role in creating conditions for violence? What is our own role in allowing violence to happen?

All are welcome. Invite your neighbors, colleagues and friends.


Subsequent Bengaluru Speaks will take place on the 4th Friday of each month, 7-9:30pm. The December session will take place on the 3rd Friday, December 19th.

For more information, please contact Kaori Tel:080 4152 4785 / 4117 2421 / 4175 9134 or email at [email protected]

Official Website: http://meta-culture.org