Tom Phillips is a British writer, journalist, and editor, best known for his humorous and insightful takes on historical and contemporary human errors. As editor-in-chief of Full Fact, the UK’s leading independent fact-checking organization, Phillips has dedicated his career to scrutinizing information and combating disinformation. Before this, he was editorial director at BuzzFeed UK, where his work ranged from serious reporting on critical global issues to light-hearted, viral content.

In his books, such as Humans: A Brief History of How We Fcked It All Up* and Truth: A Brief History of Total Bullsht*, Phillips combines humor with thorough research to examine human fallibility. His writing is celebrated for making complex, often uncomfortable truths about human nature both accessible and entertaining, as he skillfully blends historical analysis with sharp wit.