LBC dedicates a whole day to Online Safety

In 'The Boy from Baghdad', Nadhim Zahawi recounts his upbringing in Iraq, his family's move to the UK, and his rise in British politics. The book covers his experiences as a businessman, his role in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and his time as a minister under several prime ministers. It offers a personal and political narrative that highlights his perseverance and belief in an open society.

In 'How to Save the Internet', Nick Clegg draws upon his extensive experience at the heart of one of the world's largest social media companies to address the complex challenges facing the internet. The book delves into the balance between free expression and the need for regulation, especially concerning issues like misinformation and harmful content. Clegg proposes a plan for global cooperation among democracies to establish guidelines for AI development and data governance. He reflects on the power paradox inherent in social media: its democratizing effect versus the concentration of power in the hands of a few tech leaders. The book also offers Clegg's perspective on the future of AI and provides lessons for current governments on navigating the digital landscape. Clegg ultimately advocates for a more balanced and regulated internet ecosystem that upholds individual rights while fostering innovation.

Great Expectations is a classic novel by Charles Dickens that chronicles the life of Pip, a young orphan living in the marshes of Kent. The story begins with Pip's encounter with an escaped convict, Abel Magwitch, which sets off a chain of events that changes his life. Pip inherits a large fortune from an anonymous benefactor, which he uses to become a gentleman. However, his journey is marked by his unrequited love for Estella, the adopted daughter of the eccentric Miss Havisham, and his eventual discovery that his benefactor is not who he expected. The novel explores themes of social class, love, rejection, and the search for true identity, set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England.