From the White Heat of Technology to today: Labour, politics and science
12 October 2023, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
To mark the 60th anniversary of the famous Harold Wilson speech, we would like to invite you to join us to reflect on the impact of this speech.
This event is free.
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Open to
- All
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Cost
- Free
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UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies
Location
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Haldane RoomWilkins BuildingGower StreetLondonWC1E 6BTUnited Kingdom
In September 1963, Labour Leader Harold Wilson gave his famous “White Heat of Technology” speech to the Labour Party Conference in Scarborough, describing his vision to create a different kind of Britain by harnessing the scientific and technological revolution of the time. To mark the 60th anniversary of the speech, we would like to invite you to join us to reflect on the impact of this speech, and the enduring political appeal of the transformative power of technology in the intervening years, up to today.
Speakers:
• Prof David Edgerton, Hans Rausing Professor of the History of Science and Technology and Professor of Modern British History, Kings College London.
• Prof Jon Agar, Head of Science and Technology Studies, UCL
• Dr Melanie Smallman, Associate Professor Science and Technology Studies, UCL. Member of Labour’s National Policy Forum.
• John Whitfield (Chair), Comment and Analysis Editor, Research Fortnight.
About the Speakers
Professor David Edgerton
Hans Rausing Professor of the History of Science and Technology and Professor of Modern British History at Kings College London
More about Professor David EdgertonProfessor Jon Agar
Professor of Science and Technology Studies at UCL
More about Professor Jon AgarDr Melanie Smallman
Associate Professor Science and Technology Studies, UCL. Member of Labour’s National Policy Forum at UCL
More about Dr Melanie SmallmanJohn Whitfield
Journalist at Clarivate
More about John Whitfield