Countercurrent: conversations with Professor Roger Kneebone Onora O’Neill in conversation with Roger Kneebone
Jul 18, 2022
Onora O’Neill, a revered moral philosopher and Emeritus Professor at the University of Cambridge, shares her insights on trustworthiness in the digital age. They discuss the erosion of trust in politics and how misinformation complicates rational discourse. O’Neill highlights the importance of assessing information provenance amidst today's overwhelming digital landscape. The conversation also touches on the evolution of communication from Plato's time to modern interactions, stressing the need for personal connections when navigating trust.
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Trustworthiness over Trust
- Focus on trustworthiness, not simply trust.
- Place trust intelligently and accurately, not blindly.
Trust as a Commodity
- Organizations, especially in advertising, prioritize gaining trust over being trustworthy.
- This often debases trust, turning it into a commodity.
Shifting Trust in Medicine
- In the 1970s, patients often had unquestioning trust in doctors, even with limited oversight.
- This trust has eroded due to events like the Harold Shipman case and others.