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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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.
Trust and Familiarity
- Placing trust was easier in the past with familiar individuals.
- Modern society requires placing trust across a wider, less familiar spectrum.
Deference to Doctors
- Patients in the past often deferred to doctors' expertise without question.
- This was based on a personal relationship and trust in the profession.
