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What we’re about

The REAL Debate Club

We're passionate about promoting debate and discussion in the UK and around the world. Always exploring new formats to engage with new audiences in different ways - from Private Members Clubs in London , to Pop-up venues and Music Festivals all over the U.K.

We have have recently started a new series of debates on the Culture, Politics and Economics of East Africa and the wider region.
We use Zoom to encourage participation and the sharing of ideas from people all around the world.

Find out more and keep up to date with us here:
www.marcuswarry.com/debates

Please leave your ego "at the door"

  • We like people to bring an initial view and opinion, but please bring an open mind, and be prepared to challenge you pre-conceived ideas!
  • Your current opinion is based on the narrow exposure of your own upbringing, life experiences and knowledge you're acquired in life, SO FAR
  • Another intelligent person with an opposing view, cannot be wrong... as their view has arrived in their head in a similar fashion to yours
  • So don't assume someone is wrong automatically , but try to find out, why they think that they think. Reflect and maybe adapt your ideas accordingly.

A bit more info about the debates

  • We take votes BEFORE and AFTER the debate, to see if there's been any swings of opinion. That's the fun bit...
  • We are always looking for good speakers/debaters to join us. So please let me know if you're keen on this.
  • All debates held over zoom, with real life attendance at the moment, if you're in Kampala Uganda
  • We are looking at setting up real world spots in the UK and around other locations, so people can meet physically and digitally all over the world, also exploring VR and AR options too).

You never know, we may even change the world?!

I hope that by gathering together a range of interesting people on this debating group. Not only will we enjoy slugging it out over some serious (and not so serious) debates, but we may also meander towards sessions where we work an idea out in smaller focus groups. It's my hope that bringing divergent views and open minds together... we have a chance to come up with progressive ideas, that are free from dogma - which could actually have a practical use in the world!

Who is Marcus Warry?

I have a lifetime passion for debate and promoting discussions ad debate, mostly in London, but now more recently in Uganda and East Africa.
I founded and ran the Lansdowne Debating Society in Mayfair, London for about 10 years and I'm a member of the English Speaking Union. I've held debates at pop-up venues and at Music Festivals all over the U.K. including from the back of a Horsebox!
You can find out more about me on my website:

www.marcuswarry.com