We are very excited to announce the upcoming release of Flint & Steel Vol. 10 | Social Media: Playground, Battlefield, Abyss. Our 10th volume of Flint & Steel is brimming with insightful pieces about social media and its influence at the personal, societal, and global levels.

To celebrate the release of this volume and the impact of Flint & Steel over the past nine volumes to date, we are hosting a launch event on Thursday 30 November. The event will be held at Pocket Bar, Grey Lynn, Auckland. Arrive from 7:30pm for an 8pm start, or visit the main bar to enjoy some dinner and drinks before the event. Cash bar available throughout the event, and platters provided.

We would love to have you celebrate with us.

At the launch event, titled Your Phone Is Listening: Society and Secrets on Social Media, social media expert and Former Digital Media Advisor to Australia’s 30th Prime Minister

Jisoo Kim will reveal how much your phone is really listening to you. She will unpack how algorithms determine what you see and shape how you behave. Jisoo also will explain how misinformation, among other social media-related challenges, impacts politics at local and global levels.

Register now. All attendees at the launch event will also receive a FREE limited-edition Flint & Steel "greatest hits" magazine with some of the best articles from the past nine volumes.

Social Media: Playground, Battlefield, Abyss
Social media has immense power to connect and divide us. Its reach and speed provide opportunities for good and harm multiplied exponentially. We must understand its potential and hazards to make the most of it. Social networks enable niche communities but also isolate us in filter bubbles. While social media democratises communication, it facilitates surveillance, oversharing, and blurs the line between public and private. We must take personal responsibility for our online behaviour, supplementing digital connections with embodied experiences. Prudent regulations can curb abuse of these systems and safeguard data rights. We must use social media with wisdom, care, and responsibility to harness its potential while mitigating its hazards.

Keep an eye out on our social media in the coming weeks as we unveil some of the exciting content - and be sure to get your hands on one of the first copies off the press.

Don't forget to pre-order Flint & Steel Vol. 10 on the registration page. You will also be able to grab previous volumes at a massive discount at the time of order or on the night.

We couldn't be more excited about sharing Flint & Steel Vol. 10, the heart behind, and the impact of, the magazine with you.