Jason Peacey: How the Printing Press Changed Our Perspective of Truth

Did the printing press change the nature of truth? Journalist Sam Leith speaks with historian Jason Peacey about one of the most transformative inventions in human history: the printing press. They explore how print expanded access to information and challenged established authorities. The discussion examines the impact of print on the Reformation and the emergence of public opinion. Peacey also reflects on the similarities and differences between the print revolution of the early modern period and today’s digital information age. Jason Peacey is Professor of British History at University College London. His research focuses on politics, print culture, and the circulation of information in early modern Britain. Download our app for more interviews, insights and deep dives into the ideas shaping our world! Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/se/app/axess-television/id6746636694 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.axesstelevision.app&hl=sv See also Axess Television's website: https://www.axesstelevision.com/ Axess Television on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axesstelevision/ Axess Television on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axesstelevision