Gary Smith

Gary Smith, author of 'Distrust: Big Data, Data-Torturing, and the Assault on Science', discusses the credibility crisis in science caused by tools it created. Topics explored include the impact of distrust on vaccines, manipulation of data, prevalence of junk science, belief in conspiracy theories, the role of social media in reinforcing division, and the dangers of AI-generated content.

Gary Smith, the general secretary of the GMB, offers a critical view of Labour's ambitious 2030 clean power targets. He highlights the disconnect between political promises and the harsh realities of green transition, emphasizing the potential fallout for working-class communities. Smith argues that the journey to net zero could create job losses while failing to support local economies. He warns that without honest engagement on these issues, extremist movements may gain traction, stressing the importance of a balanced energy strategy that includes robust investment in nuclear and hydrogen.