Shared myths, accepted legends, historical assumptions: storytelling has a huge influence on politics. How can we make rational decisions in the so called post-fact era, when we are so dominated by the narratives handed down to us? A lecture held on 19 February 2018 at the British Library by Mark Laity, one of NATO’s foremost experts and thinkers on communications and a former BBC Defence Correspondent.

Mark Laity is the Director of Communications at SHAPE, NATO’s military headquarters. At a time when the influence of information and the internet on international security is rising, Mark is regarded as one of NATO’s foremost experts and thinkers on communications, with extensive experience in conflict zones such as Afghanistan. Also, as a former BBC Defence Correspondent, he reported from the frontlines of many wars, and he is a sought-after speaker on the role of information in modern conflict. 

For the video of the lecture by Mark Laity which preceded this Q&A, please click here.