Mike Berners-Lee

Truth is a much-debated concept in our modern world, but there’s nothing more important than honesty and certainty, Mike Berners-Lee argues in this event.

The climate and sustainability expert delves into his new book A Climate of Truth, which spells out why, if humanity is to thrive in the decades ahead, the most critical step is to raise standards of honesty in our politics, our media, and our businesses.

By turning our attention to the principle of truth, says Berners-Lee, we can all have much more impact on the issues we care about.

Berners-Lee thinks, writes, researches and consults on sustainability and responses to the challenges of the 21st century, and is a professor in the Institute for Social Futures at Lancaster University. He is the author of books including How Bad Are Bananas? The Carbon Footprint of Everything, and There is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make-or-Break Years.