Dr Tom Chatfield is a tech philosopher, author, advisor and educator. He's interested in what it means to use technology well. He writes, speaks and consults internationally, with a special interest in critical thinking, Artificial Intelligence and tech ethics. He is currently Chair at the Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society; Chair of the Copyright Licensing Agency; a member of the British Library Advisory Council; and an Associate at the interdisciplinary think-tank Perspectiva. His recent work around future skills and technology includes designing and presenting the Economist's new critical thinking and Artificial Intelligence business courses.Tom’s interest in technology and cognition spans academia and public life. His books exploring digital culture—including Wise Animals, How to Think, How To Thrive in the Digital Age and Fun Inc—are published in over thirty languages. His bestselling critical thinking textbooks for SAGE Publishing are used at companies, universities and institutions across the world.Tom has developed award-winning online courses for universities and businesses; is a past guest faculty member at the Said Business School, Oxford, and Associate at the Oxford Internet Institute; and works as a consultant and advisor with some of the world’s leading companies.Previous collaborators include Google, the BBC, Channel 4 Education, Mind Candy, Shift, Flamingo London, Six to Start, Preloaded, Firefish, Future Lab, Sense Worldwide, SAGE Publications, BMJ and Allianz.Tom’s speaking appearances include TED Global and the Cannes Lions Festival; authors@Google; the World Congress on Information Technology; Science Foo Camp; Intelligence Squared; the UK Houses of Parliament and European Parliament; Aspen Seminars for Leaders; the RSA, Royal Society and Royal Institution; and the US National Academy of Sciences.A launch columnist for the BBC’s worldwide technology site, Tom writes and commentates widely in the international media, as well as guest lecturing at universities in the UK and Europe. He is also an award-winning novelist, regular on BBC radio and television, and speaks and broadcasts around the world. When not working, he plays jazz piano and drinks too much coffee.