Professor Paul Moore: Future Screens NI

 
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Paul Moore is the Director of Future Screens NI and the Professor of Creative Technologies at Ulster University.

He's also a TEDxSpeaker, fellow Ormeau Baths resident, lifelong Deadhead and has even spent a few years riding with the Hells Angels for part of his PhD.

In today's episode we talk about:

  • What it was like growing up in the 50s/60s in Belfast

  • The future (and past) of NI's creative industry

  • Some of the amazing things happening on our doorstep

  • (And why we need to make them more visible)

  • Plus his greatest challenges/successes along the way


Check it out.

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  • One thing most people don't know about you: I am a Deadhead.

  • Favourite Book: More Brilliant Than the Sun” by Kodwo Eshun

  • Favourite Quote: Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish

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— Matt

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Matthew Thompson