Lunchtime Talk: Prof Simon Schaffer
- đ¤ Speaker: Prof Simon Schaffer, Department of History and Philosophy and Science
- đ Date & Time: Tuesday 20 November 2018, 13:00 - 14:00
- đ Venue: Cambridge Brew House, 1 King St, Cambridge CB1 1LH
Abstract
The Trust & Technology Initiative is launching a new series of informal lunchtime talks featuring speakers from a range of disciplines and backgrounds talking about their work in the context of trust and technology.
On 20th November: Prof Simon Schaffer (History and Philosophy of Science) will be talking about how trust was initially established, and disputed, around early mechanical computers such as those designed by Babbage.
All events in our lunchtime talk series are open to the public. Registration is not required
N.B. lunch will not be provided, but the Brew House has an excellent selection of pub food which will be available to order.
Series This talk is part of the Trust & Technology Initiative events series.
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Prof Simon Schaffer, Department of History and Philosophy and Science
Tuesday 20 November 2018, 13:00-14:00