Playing the guru

An expert is, by modern definition, a person who comes from a long way away and gives a Powerpoint presentation.

Several months ago I was asked by a group of Italian specialist physicians to speak at their annual bash in Florence. They sent details of the top class hotel and extensive fringe programme, which I carefully scrutinised, and of the conference itself, which I did not. It all seemed like the ultimate free lunch.

My keynote lecture made liberal use of …