Dr. Blay Whitby is philosopher and ethicist concerned with the social impact of new and emerging technologies. His work has done much to increase informed debate on ethical dilemmas posed by new technology in social and domestic settings.

Recently retired from full time lecturing at Sussex University, he is still a regular speaker in academic, commercial, military, and community settings as well as having participated in several high impact science/art collaborations. He has published many papers on a wide range of subjects and three books on the impacts of AI. A lifelong tram enthusiast and a pilot since 1972, he also speaks regularly on aviation and transport history.

He is a very experienced public speaker speaker offering a wide range of talks which aim to entertain just as much as inform.