"Why we should all care about what the Tech Bros are saying!"

''Why we should all care about what the Tech Bros are saying!'' with Baroness Beeban Kidron:

Summary

How did Big Tech gain so much control over our lives, and what can we do about it?

Join Baroness Beeban Kidron as she takes us behind the scenes of Parliament, the White House and Silicon Valley to explore how technology shapes our world and who really holds the power. Drawing on personal stories from her journey as a filmmaker, child safety activist, copyright champion and Frontier AI sceptic, she reveals the battles being fought over our digital future.

Irreverent, informed and refreshingly free of jargon, this talk explores how we can ensure democratic rules apply online and what ordinary people can do to challenge the power of Big Tech.

As Baroness Kidron puts it, "There is no such thing as a stupid question about AI, only the stupidity of not asking anything at all."

Expect fascinating insights, candid stories and plenty of opportunities to ask the questions you've always wanted answered.

Bio

Baroness Beeban Kidron is a former film director whose credits include Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar and Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit. Now a member of the House of Lords, she is a leading campaigner for children's online safety, creative copyright protection and greater accountability in artificial intelligence. She is also the author of USERS: How Big Tech Took Control and How to Fight Back.

Venue:
Fairfield Social Club
Irk St
M4 4 JT


Event Running Time:
Doors 12pm
Introduction: 12:45pm
Lecture: 12:55pm
Q&A: 1:35pm
Mix & mingle with other attendees 1:45pm
Wrap up 2pm

Food:
If you plan on eating at the venue, we recommend arriving as early as possible so the kitchen can get your order out before the talk starts.

FAQ

What is Pints of Knowledge?

Pints of Knowledge is a series of public talks where experts, researchers, and big thinkers share fascinating ideas all in the relaxed setting of a pub. We bring brilliant minds and curious audiences together over a pint, covering topics from science and politics to history, art, and beyond.

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At each Pints of Knowledge event, you’ll hear engaging talks (about 40 minutes) from expert speakers on fascinating topics — followed by audience Q&A. The vibe is informal and social, set in a pub where you can grab a drink, meet interesting people, and enjoy big ideas in a relaxed setting.

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