Steven Pinker

Professor of Psychology at Harvard, cognitive scientist, and international bestselling author

English

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United States

Massachusetts

About the Expert

Who is Steven Pinker?

Steven Pinker is a global leader in cognitive science, psychology, and linguistics, recognized both for his academic achievements and his popular science communication. Named by TIME as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, Pinker is a Harvard professor committed to demystifying the science behind language, thought, and human action for audiences worldwide.

What is his professional background?

Born in Montreal, Canada, Steven Pinker earned a degree in Experimental Psychology at McGill and a PhD at Harvard. He has taught at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford, and is currently Professor of Psychology at Harvard. Pinker is the author of thirteen books, including “The Language Instinct,” “How the Mind Works,” “The Blank Slate,” “The Better Angels of Our Nature,” “Enlightenment Now,” and “Rationality,” many of which have been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and translated into multiple languages. He is a …

Speaker’s Conferences

What are his conferences like?

Steven Pinker’s talks are known for their clarity, intellectual rigor, and ability to challenge conventional wisdom. With a provocative and accessible style, Pinker covers topics such as language, the mind, rationality, human progress, and behavioral science. His approach encourages critical thinking and reflection for both general and expert audiences.

Selection of conferences

The Most Peaceful Era in History: The Message of The Better Angels of Our Nature

Presents evidence that we live in the most peaceful era and analyzes how we can continue advancing toward less violent societies.

Rationality: Powerful Tools for a Better Life

Introduces key concepts from his book “Rationality,” showing how logic and critical thinking can improve our lives and promote social progress.

Language as a Window into Human Nature

Explores how language reveals the foundations of the human mind and our capacity for communication, creativity, and understanding the world.

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