Onora O'Neill: What we don't understand about trust

The video challenges common beliefs about trust, arguing that the focus should be on trustworthiness rather than simply increasing trust. It critiques the idea that trust has declined, suggesting that trust varies by context and individual. The speaker emphasizes the importance of judging trustworthiness based on competence, honesty, and reliability, and criticizes systems of accountability that fail to enhance trustworthiness. The ultimate goal is to foster relationships where trust is based on evidence and vulnerability.

What is the relationship between trust and trustworthiness according to the speaker?

What does the speaker mean by saying that trust is given by other people?

How does the speaker illustrate the concept of trustworthiness with a commercial example?