The Chat: Our readers weigh in on Facebook, diversity, cuisine and more

By Benjamin Clark, Deputy Engagement Editor, The Conversation

Welcome to the first edition of our new series The Chat, a fortnightly showcase of the best contributions our readers - that’s you - have made to The Conversation’s journalism.

Why journalism must be a two-way conversation

At The Conversation, we believe that a key measure of our success is the engagement we facilitate with the public. Some journalists fall back on a top-down communication model, serving up content to the public as a take-it-or-leave-it offer.

But as Tim…

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