A Brief History of Truth: from Socrates to Trump
Blay Whitby
- Regions:
- London, Surrey, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Expensed: 30p per mile or 2nd class rail fare where appropriate
- Category:
- Humanities
- Updated:
- 23rd April 2025
- Tagged:
- Philosophy | Truth | Science
What, if anything is truth? How do we know what and what not to believe? This question is as old as civilisation and there's been plenty written about it. This talk will provide a non-technical and entertaining introduction to one of the central questions in philosophy. We'll take in some of the big names in the history of ideas on the journey and I'll intertwine that with the story of my personal interest and personal journey in the quest for truth.
Views: 18 | Enquiries: 0About Blay Whitby
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.
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